Provide assessment, support, and instruction to participants on daily living skills, including but not limited to nutrition and cooking, household responsibilities, personal hygiene, time management, medication support, budgeting, personal coping strategies, problem solving, recreation and socialization.

Assist and encourage participants in the pursuit of leisure activities, exercise programs and community socialization opportunities, develop activities for individual or group participation.

Coordinate and participate in group recreation activities.

Assist participants in developing personal daily living goals and facilitate progression of the goals.

Assist participants with family communication, mediation, and boundaries.

Act as a positive, pro-social role model for participants

Experience

Preferred

- Understanding of; Trauma-Informed, Person-Centered Care, Harm Reduction Philosophy, Housing First Philosophy. General knowledge of issues surrounding adolescence (i.e.. Addictions, childhood trauma, abuse, and economic factors.

Education

Preferred

- College Diploma or better in Human Services or related field
- College Diploma or better in Child and Youth Care

Licenses & Certifications

Required

- Drivers License-3yrs Exp
- First Aid and CPR Level-C





Skills

Preferred

- Ability to work harmoniously with others
- Solid organizational skills
- Critical Thinking
- Ability to exercise good judgement
- Proficient in English
- Oral and Written Communication

Behaviors

Preferred

- Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

- Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
- Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
- Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

📌 Part-Time Participant Support Worker - Hestia (Canada)
🏢 Young Women's Christian Assoc.
📍 Canada