NABORS is an organization of people who want the world to be a place where all people, including people with disabilities, can live in an inclusive community. We are dedicated to supporting people with physical and developmental disabilities to have rich and full lives in the community and have control over their lives. Our circles of support are made up of our friends and families who freely give their time to assist us in making informed decisions, acting on choices, managing our paid support, and feel safe.
The Role
The Community Support Worker will work to enrich the opportunities and daily life activities for a woman who lives with disability (“supported member”). This position is a one–to-one support work role for a woman who lives in a long-term care home near the Jane and Eglinton area of Toronto.
Compensation
Hourly wage starts at 23.34 an hour.
Hours
The NABORS member is currently seeking a Community Support Worker for 25-30 hours per week with the goal of eventually taking on additional responsibilities of coordinator.
What does a successful candidate possess?
· Proactive problem solving
· Kind and empathetic listening skills
· Experience with gentle, compassionate guiding
· Respect for the dignity, autonomy and choices of the supported member
· An ability to maintain flexibility and calm under stress
· Comfort with occasional personal care support
Key Responsibilities:
· Assists the supported member to maintain a living space within her long-term care home where she has maximum control over her environment, her activities, and her associations; where she can feel safe and secure; where she can welcome friends and family
· Supports the member’s health needs PSW care is provided at the Long Term Care, this role is to be complimentary, with a focus on creating community, safety and building relationship
· Assists in relationship building by the development of and support to natural relationships within the member’s family, friends, and community
· Finds and encourages valued roles for the member within her long-term care home, and community life
· Supports the member in pursuing her goals with the assistance of the support circle
· Liaises with supported member’s family, circle friends, support staff, medical personnel and others as required
· Supports the member with augmentative communication strategies
Preferred Experience:
· Experience supporting individuals with disabilities
· Knowledge of Acquired Brain Injury and Epilepsy
· Knowledge of Social Role Valorization (SRV)
· Understanding and appreciation of NABORS mission, vision and principles
· Knowledge of augmentative communication is considered an asset
· Flexibility as position requires varied support hours including potential overnight and weekend support
· Ability to implement creative strategies to help deescalate situations of potential conflict
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
· Excellent organizational skills
Location: Jane and Eglinton
This position reports to the supported member’s circle of family and unpaid friends.
The hiring is conditional upon clearing a Vulnerable Sector Police check. Emergency First Aid & CPR will be required.
NABORS is committed to being accessible and inclusive, and following barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when we contact you and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Pay: From $23.34 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
