Casual Support Worker ABI

Pathways Posting : 89-24 Job Title : Casual Support Worker ABI

Location : Renfrew Search Area : Open

Wage Rate : $23.08 - $24.46 per hour (note : the above hourly rate includes negotiated rate and permanent compensation enhancement).

Pathways to Independence requires Support Workers, ABI to provide case management and assisted living support for adults living with an Acquired Brain Injury.

Come join us and help to support people in living their best lives!

Pathways provides supportive housing options, day, and recreation programs, psychiatric counselling and behavior therapy, court and justice related services and short-term respite to adults with an acquired brain injury / developmental disability, who may also have complex needs.

Pathways to Independence offers a competitive full compensation package that includes benefit and pension packages.

Learn more about Pathways to Independence and how you can help people to live their best lives by visiting our website : www.pathwaysind.com

Under the direction of the Client Services Manager, the Support Worker, ABI, supports adults with a brain Injury with homemaking, personal care, community, and personal development skills in accordance with the person’

s individual service plan. The Support Worker, ABI will implement established strategies and behavior management plans under the general direction of the Manager and Counsellor.

The Support Worker, ABI ensures that the person’s services and supports promote their rights, choices, self-determination, independence and builds personal and community living skills.

The successful candidate must have the following skills / qualifications :

• Secondary School graduation and minimum one-year post-secondary certificate in Human or Health Services; (Proof of education is a condition of employment).
• Continuing education in developmental disabilities an asset.
• Current First Aid and CPR.
• Valid G class driver’s license.

Ideal candidates will also have experience and abilities aligned with the key responsibilities, which includes :

• Demonstrate a person-centered philosophy and commitment to agency vision, mission, and guiding principles.
• Experience supporting adults with brain injuries or other cognitive impairments in a residential, community or independent living environment.
• Provide effective services and support to supported persons.
• Manage and maintain accurate client information and documentation.
• Participate in and ensure a positive team environment.
• Regular attendance is a requirement of this position.

The successful candidate must be able to perform the job duties as outlined in the job description. All employees at Pathways will be responsible for a commitment to safety.

Shifts are typically 12 hours long and include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. May work with clients who have aggressive behavior.

Interested applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume, highlighting any training, education, qualifications, and experiences relevant to this position.

Click link to apply : https : / / www.fitzii.com / apply / 89937

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act, personal information is collected and will only be used for the purpose of candidate selection.

Pathways is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process.