Gulf Islands Families Together Society - GIFTS

We are hiring! Support Worker Role in Sidney, BC. The Support Worker will assist a young adult in gaining skills through successful experiences that may include but are not limited to recreation, life skills training, employment, or volunteering. Support workers will work as members of a team with the individual, their family and/or caregivers, as well as school district employees. They will report to the Executive Director. This role has flexibility in scheduling for up to 6 hours per week. The work will take place both in and out of the home. The Support Worker will Rate of Pay will be determined based on qualifications and experience on a scale from $23.85 to $28.85/hour, with an additional 2% in lieu of benefits or the addition of employee benefits if the employee fulfills 15 or more hours per week. There is a 3 month probationary period. Mileage is compensated at $0.61/km. All candidates must obtain a Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Screening, have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, a driver’s abstract, as well as first aid certification. Please email resumes or questions to gifts@shaw.ca. Responsibilities: - An understanding of individuals with developmental disabilities, with a focus on the autism spectrum. - Develop familiarity with the needs of the individuals who require support relating to employment and their interests or community involvement. - Research and secure employment or volunteer related experiences when familiarity of the individual you support is obtained. - Assist with individual support needs when an employment or volunteer experience has been chosen. - Assist in areas of need that the individual requires such as personal care, skill development, time management, literacy, numeracy and communication. - Enhance the learning experience of the individual by allowing them to learn through modeling of tasks and appropriately removing support when they are ready to complete the task on their own. - Participate in the development and implementation of the individual’s goal setting plan. - Provide feedback on an ongoing basis to the individual and their family on issues relating to the support of the individual. - Respect the confidentiality of the individual that you support and their family; discuss issues that are relevant and only with those who need to know. - Provide transportation for individuals, as necessary. - Identify areas of concern to the Executive Director, if unresolved with an employer, individual, or family.

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