Community Support Worker Adults and Youth

1. Participates in the assessment, goal setting and progress evaluation of children / youth. 2. Teaches children / youth to relate in a socially appropriate manner through the use of daily routines and activities. 3. Monitors child/youth in all setting and ensures their and those around them safety and wellbeing. 4. Provides behaviour management counselling to children/youth on a one-to-one and/or group basis by performing duties such as providing feedback on child/youth’s behaviour, teaching coping techniques and adaptive behaviour and providing guidance and support. 5. Provides emotional support and crisis intervention to child/youth which may include non-violent physical interventions. Ensures that child/youth’s physical needs are met by performing duties such as assisting with basic personal hygiene, preparing meals, and administering medication as required in accordance with established guidelines, procedures and instructions. Full-time/Part-time/Casual, shifts are available 7 days a week evening and daytime. Skills/Education – Special Needs Worker or Certificate or equivalent, Mental Health and Addictions Education and experience working with children/youth/adults with developmental disabilities. Wages per BCGEU agreement If you have great people skills and a desire to make a difference along with the skill set and experience send your resume and a cover letter to Deborah Anderson @ deborah_anderson@kindale.net with Community Support Worker in the Subject Line. We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone inquiries please. Kindale Developmental Association is dedicated to achieving a work force that is representative of the communities we serve. Kindale is an equal opportunity employer.