We Are GROWING and Would LOVE For You to Join Our Team.
Currently we are hiring a Full Time Engagement Facilitator(Support Worker DSW/SSW/CSW) (Days Monday- Friday).
Post 21 is a Day Program that provides stimulating and enriched programming to adults over the age of 21 who have complex physical and developmental needs. Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Engagement Facilitator works collaboratively with other members of our team applying their skills, training, passion and most importantly, developing relationships built on trust.
About Us: At Post 21 we value and have respect for each person and their individual needs and uniqueness. We foster a holistic, multisensory approach to programming creating opportunities to explore, communicate and expand relationships, promoting a place for people to thrive and become their best self. We love what we do and are inspired to make a difference in the lives of people we support.
Primary Responsibilities:
-Ability to be focused on and skilled at engaging participants through meaningful interactions
-Implement meaningful, creative and thoughtful programming within the Day Program as well as when out in the community.
- Foster relationships built on trust
- Learn and utilize communication methods preferred by participant/s
- Comfortable using a portable manual and ceiling Hoyer lift
- Assist with lifts, transfers, personal care, feeding (when required)
- Ability to work with and support individuals with various abilities, interests, and needs
- Communicate with manager any changes in participant condition, incidents, difficult events etc.
- Connect/disconnect G tube feeding bags
- Complete suctioning when required
- Dependable with a strong work ethic
- Complete documentation as required
- Disinfect, clean and tidy program at end/beginning of day
- Follow and adhere to the program Policies and Procedures and Practices
Requirements:
- Successful completion of post-secondary education (diploma/ certificate) in DSW/SSW/CSW/Intervenor, or similar
- 2-5 years experience and training within the Developmental population is preferred.
- Proven professionalism, accountability, responsibility, and reliability
- Aptitude and ability for manual lifting and dexterity
- Work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Well-developed interpersonal, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
- Maintains positive relationships to deliver person/family centred care
- Flexible and patient
- Current Standard First Aid/CPR level A (minimum)
- Attend and contribute to regular team meetings as required
We are looking at all applicants who appear to have the right attitude and fit for Post 21 program. This is a community of respect. We require people who will spend the time to know their interests and needs and how they individually express themselves. We hope you will join our team and work with people that are not only passionate and love what they do but will help to champion and bring out your love for what you do.
We thank everyone for the applications, however only successful applicants will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00-$25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- In office parking
Work Location: In person
📌 Full Time Engagement Facilitator (Support Worker DSW/SSW/Intervenor) (Canada)
🏢 Post 21 Day Program
📍 Canada
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