Job Overview
The Life Skills Worker provides a variety of support services including life skills development, problem solving, and community based recreational, social and educational activities to all tenants at Palmer Place. The role also helps to maintain a clean living environment throughout the Palmer Place property. The Life Skills Worker promotes a common vision regards housing philosophy and community.
This temporary position works Wednesdays through Saturdays, from 9am-3pm.
Duties
- Develops opportunities to engage tenants in day-to-day routines
- Coordinates the availability and accessibility of necessary facilities, equipment and materials needed for activities
- Provides life skill and social and interpersonal skill-building references and models appropriate behaviour
- Accompanies or transports clients to and from activities as needed
- Performs minor gardening tasks such as weeding, watering plants
- Completes light housekeeping duties such as vacuuming, dusting, emptying garbage, cleaning and laundry
Requirements
- Certificate in human services, or equivalent
- One year of experience working with vulnerable populations
- Class 5 Driver's License
- First Aid
- Food Safe
Pay: $24.97 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
