Participant Support Worker HOPE
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Job Location:
Lethbridge - Canada
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Life Skills Support
- Assist and encourage Participants in the pursuit of leisure activities exercise programs and community socialization opportunities; develop activities for individual or group participation.
- Support Participants in management of self i.e. development and utilization of personal coping strategies self-confidence & community rehabilitation.
- Assist Participants in realizing personal daily living goals both short and long term to facilitate progression towards independent living.
- Assist Participants where appropriate with family communication and mediation.
- Assist Participants as needed in developing and maintaining a positive working relationship with professionals in support of ongoing physical spiritual emotional and mental wellness.
- Act as a positive role model for Participants; lead by example.
Program Support
- Encourage Participants to actively participate in service & goal planning
- Perform regular participant status and wellness assessments.
- Monitor Participant interactions and encourage social inclusion; coordinate conflict resolution and manage behaviors as needed.
- Maintain personal and professional boundaries with Participants.
- Maintain communication with staff and provide support as required or directed by reporting manager
- Build and maintain knowledge of community resources and referral pathways.
- Actively participate in professional development opportunities; attend as many trainings and in-services as possible.
- Attend all mandatory trainings (Conditions of Employment).
- Attend meetings.
- Actively work to be a positive and supportive team member.
- Other duties as assigned.
Administrative Support
- Comply with the YWCA Lethbridge & District policies and procedures.
- Review and maintain accurate records including ensuring use of appropriate program communication tools as required.
- Maintain detailed records according to YWCA Lethbridge & District legal documentation guidelines.
- Take direction from the Case manager regarding Participant care; the Case manager is not to perform the duties of a supervisor but may provide direction with regards to Participant care particularly in relation to the Service Plan.
- Maintain regular communication with the management on matters affecting Participants wellbeing and in the general operations of the Hope House.
- Responsible for opening and/or closing the facility with special care to ensure the facility is secure and operational each day.
- Perform daily walk through of the facility at the end of the day to ensure that all participants are engaged.
- Greet participants staff volunteers and the public and stakeholders professionally guiding them and providing direction as required.
- Exercise effective conflict management skills.
- Operate the main phone line computer and photocopier as necessary
- Oversee the lobby and related areas to ensure the atmosphere remains professional and kept as a place of business.
- Support programs as required through effective coordination communication and supportive efficiencies.
- Other duties as assigned.
Key Skills
- Nursing Home Experience
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Direct Support
- Computer Operation
- Caregiving
- Case Management
- Special Needs
- Training & Development
- Child Protective Services
- Experience with Children
- Word Processing
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
When you need somewhere to turn, the YWCA is here for you. We offer a wide variety of programs, so you and your family can find an escape from violence and homelessness.
