Community Connections Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides a range of employment, residential, and support services to adults with disabilities. Our purpose is to work with individuals and their families; to assist people in developing to their full potential; to support them in accessing and using community resources; and to empower them to contribute to and participate meaningfully in their communities. Our employees play a critical role in fulfilling this mission, with their primary responsibility being to build meaningful relationships with the individuals they support.

Responsibilities and duties include:

• Promote and uphold the vision, mission and policies of Community Connections Inc.
• Support the wellbeing, individuality and independence of clients by following and contributing to individualized case plans.
• Assist with personal care, daily living tasks, appointments, transportation and community involvement.
• Provide support for individualized home-based day services where applicable.
• Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate client case plans.
• Document and report all relevant information in a timely and accurate manner.
• Collaborate with Residential Services staff to ensure continuity of support.
• Use effective decision-making and critical thinking to support client needs.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or degree in Human Services or a related field.
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and/or physical disabilities.
• Experience supporting individuals with Autism (considered an asset).
• Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Valid CPR and First Aid certification (must be maintained).
• Valid driver’s license, clear driver’s abstract, and use of personal vehicle during working hours;
• Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Significant pension plan
• Group insurance benefits
• Supportive, team-oriented culture
• A rewarding and meaningful work environment

Job Terms: One permanent and one term position available
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $24.31 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• On-site gym
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Summerside, PE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• supporting individuals with disabilities: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (preferred)
• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In perso

• Promote and uphold the vision, mission and policies of Community Connections Inc.
• Support the wellbeing, individuality and independence of clients by following and contributing to individualized case plans.
• Assist with personal care, daily living tasks, appointments, transportation and community involvement.
• Provide support for individualized home-based day services where applicable.
• Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate client case plans.
• Document and report all relevant information in a timely and accurate manner.
• Collaborate with Residential Services staff to ensure continuity of support.
• Use effective decision-making and critical thinking to support client needs