854 LS CLBC - Life Skills Worker

at  Kitimat Community Development Centre

The Kitimat Community Development Centre is a CARF accredited, non-profit organization that serves Kitimat and KitamaatVillage. We offer three streams of support services for families, children and adult services that support a fully inclusive and inviting environment.
Our mission is to serve and support people of all abilities to reach their personal potential, and to improve the quality of life for all members of our community.
Come and be apart of making an impact in our Kitimat Community!
Life Skills Worker
The Kitimat Community Development Centre is a CARF accredited, non-profit organization that serves Kitimat and Kitamaat Village. We offer three streams of support services for families, children and adult services that support a fully inclusive and inviting environment.
Our mission is to serve and support people of all abilities to reach their personal potential, and to improve the quality of life for all members of our community.
Come and be a part of making an impact in our Kitimat Community!
About the Role
We are looking for a Life Skills Worker to join our multi-disciplinary team on a Full-time basis. This position requires working with the client in their home and community environment. Promotes the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of the individual. The worker will assist in goals as determined by the individual and their support team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Social or Health Sciences Diploma and/or experience in related field
• Able to communicate effectively with families, community partners and the KCDC team. Able to express self clearly, both verbally and in writing
• Experience and understanding of the following skills: nutrition, general health and lifestyle issues, and developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of community resources for referrals

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• A criminal record check
• Current Class 5 Driver’s License
• Available Monday to Friday and able to occasionally work flexible hours.

• Establishes and maintains a trusting relationship with the client by providing regular contact as established by individual contracts with CLBC or Northern Health Authority
• Under the direction of the Program Coordinator, implement the Program in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the Kitimat CDC
• Participate as a team member in a family centered model of service; participate in team meetings and case conferences as appropriate
• Refer and support the client in accessing appropriate community resources as necessary
• Establish a schedule with client
• Establish a relationship with the individual that allows for open discussion of issues and concerns
• Establish an effective individual Support Plan as set out in the individual contract with CLBC and Northern Health Authority and help the client to reach goals set out

Administrative Duties

• Maintain program records and statistical data required by the Centre and program funding
• Participate as required in family service plan and staff meetings
• To communicate verbally and in writing with other members of the Kitimat CDC team, public health, physicians, and other community service partners