Date Posted: September 17, 2024
Application Deadline: October 05, 2024
Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Job Category:
- Community and Social Services
- Health and Wellness
Job Start Date: October 01, 2024
Job Location: On-site Position (Summerside, PEI, Canada)
Positions Available: 5
Salary: $23.83
Hours Per Week: 37.50
Job Description
Community Connections Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides a range of employment, residential, and support services to adult persons with disabilities. The purpose of the organization is to work with persons with disabilities and their families; to assist individuals to develop to their full potential; to support them to access and use community resources; and to empower them to contribute and participate in a meaningful way within their community. Our employees are critical to the work of the organization, and their first responsibility is to develop meaningful relationships with the clients in their care.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Promote and maintain the vision, mission and policies of Community Connections Inc. and the people it supports;
- Maintain and promote the wellbeing, uniqueness and independence of each client by following individualized case plans;
- Provide leadership and support clients by promoting the integration and acceptance of clients in the community;
- Develop and implement client case plans;
- Monitor and evaluate client case plans and attend meetings as required;
- Engage and support clients with their development;
- Fulfill the health, safety and personal care requirements for each client;
- Assist clients with all aspects of daily living, including but not limited to personal care, arranging appointments, transportation, accessing the community and financial support, as needed;
- Complete and maintain all relevant documentation;
- Work collaboratively with Residential employees;
- Provide critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of a College diploma in Human Services and/or University degree in the Human Services field;
- Previous experience working with individuals with cognitive and/or physical challenges or previous experience in a human service setting serving vulnerable populations would be considered an asset;
- Experience working with individuals with Autism would be considered an asset;
- Must be able to multi-task and work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment;
- Strong communication skills;
- Team player with excellent attendance;
- Current and valid CPR and First Aid certificates (must be maintained during employment);
- Current certification in Mandt (training will be provided and must be maintained during employment);
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and use of personal vehicle during working hours;
- Must provide a clear Criminal Record Check – Vulnerable and a clear Driver’s Abstract.
Other
Community Connections Inc. offers competitive salaries, a significant pension plan, group insurance, and a rewarding work environment to its employees.
How to Apply
Submit your application by email to the company contact listed below.
Documents to be included:
Cover LetterResumeReferences
Company Information
Company Name: Community Connections Inc.
Address: 701 Water Street East
City/Town: Summerside
Postal/Zip Code: C1N 1E2
Province/State: PEI
Country: Canada
Website:
Company Contact
Contact Person: Bethany MacArthur
Contact Person Job Title: HR Generalist
Telephone: 902-436-7576
Email: hr@ccipei.ca
