North Shore Disability Resource Centre is Looking for Group Support worker Full Time

STAGE Community Group Support Worker

The STAGE (Supported Transition Adult Group Education) Program is looking for a qualified Program Assistant to help facilitate a variety of educational groups for young adults with disabilities.

Some of the programs at STAGE are: Community Work Experience, Functional Academics, Computer-Based Learning, Recreational / Social Skills, Life Skills, Arts.

Bring in your creativity and teach in small group of adults to create new things. Currently our participants are doing some woodworking projects, have a Youtube channel, make soap and candles and we are waiting for YOU to teach a new skills to participants.

Education/Experience:

-High School certificate (minimum) or equivalent

-one year experience providing support to people with disabilities in a small group setting

OR

-a relevant combination of education and/or experience, combined with general suitability

Skills and Knowledge:

-experience and/or knowledge of issues affecting people with disabilities

-demonstrated ability to assist participants in achieving goals and objectives

-commitment to values and philosophy of the NSDRC

-commitment to team building principles

-well developed communication skills

-effective written and oral skills

-flexibility, reliability, punctuality

-ability to deal with stress and change

-problem solving abilities

-effective time management

-ability to receive and respond to feedback

Requirements:

-Criminal Record Search, completed within five (5) business days

Current Emergency Community Care Level 1st Aid, and CPR Level B Certificate or equivalent

-Negative TB Test, or a clear chest x-ray

-Medical doctor’s note of good health

-Willingness to provide a COVID-19 vaccination proof as mandated by PHO

NSDRC provided:

-Non Violent Crisis Prevention and Intervention

-CLBC Privacy Training

Reference ID: 566-23-02

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $22.00-$24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-04-10
Expected start date: 2023-04-17