Inclusion Counsellor – The Centre

Assist individuals with their physical, economic, vocational, recreational, social, emotional, and daily life skills development. Assists individuals to achieve the greatest degree of independence and quality of life possible.

Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday – 8:15am to 4:15pm

Wage: $27.54/hr

37.5 hrs/week

This position requires a Class 4 Driver’s License as a condition of employment.

More Details

• Participates in assessment, goal setting and program planning such as Personal Service Plans for individuals. Documents and implements the plan. Provides input into the evaluation of the program.
• Evaluates individual needs and develops short term plans to meet such needs with the active participation of individuals and their families.
• Assists individuals to function more independently in the community. Assists individuals with daily life skills, social skills and/or behavior management. Facilitates physical, recreational, educational, social and vocational activities as needed.
• Recognizes, analyzes and deals with potential emergency situations such as individuals’ aggressive behavior to minimize potential harm to the individuals and/or the public. Reports problems to the supervisor.
• Administers medication to individuals in accordance with established policy.
• Ensures health and safety standards are maintained.
• Reviews and evaluates individuals’ progress and makes adjustments to programs as required. Provides feedback and support to individuals and/or their families.
• Accompanies and/or transports individuals to activities.
• Provides written and/or verbal reports regarding individuals’ daily activities and progress. Ensures that all required documentation is complete and accurate.
• Identifies social, economic, recreational, physical, vocational and educational services in the community that will meet individuals’ needs. Maintains liaison with other agencies, professionals, government officials and the community.
• Repair and maintain all tools and equipment. Prepare and submit service requests when necessary.
• Liaison with local businesses as needed (i.e. discounts on products, project collaboration, special projects, etc.)
• Required to work independently with persons served.
• Organize programming in collaboration with persons served.
• Ensure safety of persons served, self and equipment at all times.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

Education and Knowledge

• Certificate in a related human/social service field preferred
• Two (2) years recent related experience
  • • Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• A Class 4 Driver’s License is required as a condition of employment.
• A valid first aid certificate is required as a condition of employment

NEXUS is committed to supporting employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified applicants, including Indigenous Peoples, persons with diverse abilities, visible minorities, women, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and others who may contribute to diversity at NEXUS.
In the spirit of reconciliation, we are committed to increasing Indigenous representation throughout our organization and encourage applicants to self-identify as First Nation, Metis or Inuit when applying.