Community Resource Worker

Community Resource Worker (Casual)

New Directions is a social service agency offering a wide range of resources and services that foster people’s hopes and dreams and their community.

Adult Home Share (AHS) is one of the many programs offered by New Directions. AHS connects the individual with a Home Share Provider, and they live together in the provider’s home. Community Resource Workers work predominantly outside of the home with the individual and the supports provided are based on the person's goals, needs and wants. Responsibilities include supporting individuals in the community and assisting with basic living skills, recreational activities, goal achievement and promoting educational or vocational opportunities.

Position details as follows:

Shifts may be afternoons, evenings, weekends, or holidays based on the needs of the service area.

Successful candidate requirements:

• 2 years experience working with people with disabilities, specifically with Autism, anxiety, and OCD
• Patient and calm in stressful situations
• Active and willing to participate in physical activities
• Ability to participate in swimming program weekly with the supported individual
• A valid Class 5 driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle to transport to various locations in the community
• Self-motivated to work independently in the community while collaborating with the larger team
• Excellent communication with Case Managers and Supervisors
• Available to work the shifts as indicated above, with flexibility based on service needs
• Creative problem-solving skills

The following are considered assets:

• Diploma in Disabilities and Community Support or other related human service certificate
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
• First Aid/C.P.R. training
• Comfortable assisting with personal hygiene

The salary for all casual positions is $17.3239 per hour to start. Eligible increases will be applied as per policy. There are no minimum hours guaranteed for this position.

The successful candidate will be subject to Criminal Record, Child/Adult Abuse Registry, and Prior Contact checks. In addition, applicants will be required to provide a copy of their Driver’s License and a current Driver’s Abstract.

Operating a vehicle is an essential duty of this role. Candidates must hold a valid, active driver's license in good standing to be eligible for hire. Providing a copy of your license and/or your license number at this stage is voluntary. However, submitting this information upfront allows our team to verify your status, which can fast-track your application to the review stage.

There is no closing date for this posting. The posting will remain open until all positions have been filled.

We thank all applicants for their interest in New Directions; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

New Directions is committed to equity and diversity and especially welcomes applications from persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and newcomers to Canada. We strive for a skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we support and contributes to the diversification of ideas.

Accommodations for accessibility purposes are available for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.