JOB TITLE Elite Support Worker

REPORTS TO Elite Support Services Manager

MAIN OBJECTIVE Support community involvement, daily life skills activities, and promote individuality. Increasing quality of life, communication and overall well-being.

ABOUT US

Key Industries has been providing services to people with disabilities since 1974. We are an “Employment First” agency offering a wide range of pre-employment programs, social and community programs, and supports for those with complex needs. Key Industries has transitioned from a sheltered model to an agency that provides a wide range of outreach programs meeting the needs of all individuals with a disability. We believe in the possibilities for all people and are proud of the services that we provide.

OUR MISSION

Providing employment-first programs and personalized services to empower persons with a disability to achieve personal, community and economic independence.

JOB OVERVIEW

Key Industries is currently seeking a Support Worker who possesses the following qualities:

• Independence
• Professionalism
• Maturity
• Dedication
• Reliability
• Tolerance
• Respect
• Patience
• Ability to learn complex needs of individuals served

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful applicant will be responsible for adhering to the daily activity schedule and actively engage in the client's progress and participation in activities. Activities to be considered include:

• Life skills
• Fitness classes including dance and yoga
• Health and wellness
• Community and recreational outings
• Art
• Music therapy

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Human Services, Personal Support Worker, Health Care Aid; two to four years' experience is an asset
• First Aid and CPR
• Lift and Transfer
• Universal precaution for the prevention of transmitting infections or communicable diseases
• Autism Training
• Or Nonviolence Crisis Intervention
• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
• Personal Care Workshop

JOB TYPE

Full-Time

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE

The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The Employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its environment change.

All candidates must submit to a criminal record check with vulnerable sectors and a Social Development check prior to employment with Key Industries.

Location

Saint John, New Brunswick

Department

Elite Support Services

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Experience

Entry-level

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