SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Experience with challenging behavioural, crisis-type situations is required.
• DSW, or relevant education and experience in the field.
• Experience with individualized plans.
• Cooking and cleaning skills preferrable.
• Ability to organize, plan, and prioritize work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to set priorities to manage time within deadlines.
• Ability to follow direction and work as a member of a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and support new and unacquainted individuals with minimal information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand and promote the rights and responsibilities of the individuals.
• Work independently or within a team to prioritize and complete shift requirements while still meeting the individual’s needs.
• Provide support to individuals by carrying out duties and following their support plans, considering their choices, needs, and actively involving them.
• Participate in assessment, goal setting, and program planning for the individual.
• Provide support in areas of personal hygiene.
• Follow through with the individual’s prescribed dietary needs.
• May perform household cleaning duties.
• Develop and maintain respectful and positive cooperative working relationships to contribute to the integrated, seamless delivery of services from ICSS, including individuals, staff, families, etc.