VITA COMMUNITY LIVING SERVICES/MENS SANA
Community Engagement Worker (CEW)
Providing Safety, Practicing Respect, Promoting Community
WE ARE VITA!
VITA is a non-profit organization providing supports and services to individuals with a developmental disability and or Mental health challenge. Our staff make a difference in the lives of our members’ everyday.
OPPORTUNITY
We are hiring a Community Engagement Worker (CEW) to join our team. These full-time positions are an opportunity to put your knowledge and technical skills to work on a variety of member focused related tasks. Under the direction of the Community Service Supervisor, the Community Engagement Worker provides supports to individuals with disabilities through the creation, implementation and evaluation of member directed services. This position coordinates, and facilitates individualized, group and virtual services based on specific member service contracts. Services are member directed and designed to promote personal welfare, independence, education, self-determination, community participation, recreation and social skills.
WHY VITA?
We love supporting the community we serve! At VITA, we believe that positive, happy, and healthy people have a passion for life and bring that energy to their work. No matter what your specialty or experience, your unique contributions will make a difference. Our culture blends various backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe it is not about fitting into our culture; it is about adding value to our workplace through expertise, fresh ideas, and perspectives.
We cannot wait to see what you will bring!
THE ROLE:
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Ability to develop and demonstrate an empathic working relationship with the members and their caregivers. Able to understand, communicate and demonstrate member needs, wishes and progress.
- Curriculum development for individualized (1:1), group and virtual activities. Management of current service resources and virtual curriculum library.
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Implementation, and evaluation of service (curriculum / activity) based on member’s Individual Service Agreement(s).
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Coordinate service (curriculum) offerings to members across multiple VITA locations.
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Based on member service contracts, research, community activities and develop strategies for member access. This includes identifying all required resources for member’s full participation i.e., transportation, staffing support, use of technology and community fees.
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Identify members’ need for specialized services; and provide the Supervisor recommendations of required resources, referrals and or additional external supports needed. Access required supports and complete all required documentation.
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Track member participation, service evaluation and or satisfaction surveys to identify trends to modify and or improve future service offering.
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Maintain accurate and up to date records of member supports through VITA’s member data base and the completion of all service documentation.
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Ongoing evaluation of member needs and service contract goals, advocating, communicating, and adjusting service supports required to meet member objectives.
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Responsible for ongoing service assessment, identifying member challenges and successes and coordinating various service meetings with members, family, primary care providers and or community partners.
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When required, administration and documentation of member prescribed medication as per VITA’s Medication Policies and Procedures.
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Follow VITA and program documentation requirements (i.e., communication book, daily logs, seizure reports, progress reports, P-Card submission etc.).
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May be required to assists members with personal care and hygiene, as necessary. This can include encouraging independence, assistance with personal hygiene, feeding, dressing and position change, as well as care, maintenance, and use of any equipment required for the support members.
WHAT YOU BRING:
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D.S.W, SSW, CYW or University Degree in a related field or other relevant post-secondary education.
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Minimum 2 years’ experience working with individuals with disabilities and/or dual diagnoses.
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Experience with activity development, individual and group facilitation.
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Experience with service coordination, across multiple program sites and platforms.
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Must demonstrate, have strong working knowledge of technology & computer skills, including, Microsoft Office Suite, virtual platforms (I.e., Teams / Zoom). Social media and other general use of Apps
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Valid driver’s license required
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Valid and on-going current training certificates in Abuse training, Back Care, First Aid, Fire Safety, Safe Management, Pharmacology and WHMIS.
NICE TO HAVE:
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Experience in a Non-Profit Organization.
COMPETENCIES
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Advocacy
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Building Relationships
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Championing Change and innovation
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Facilitating Growth and Development
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Inclusive Leadership
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Problem Solving and Decision Making
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Resilience
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Resource Management
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Strategic Thinking
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Valuing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
At VITA we care about each other, reaching our potential and making a difference in our communities. So, we thrive on being creative and fostering a thoughtful and committed work culture.
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Comprehensive benefits package.
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100% employer-paid health & dental
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Flexible work/life balance options
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Employee Assistance Program.
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Pension Plan.
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Paid Vacation, Sick Time and Lieu time.
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Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
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Opportunities to perform challenging work in a dynamic and collaborative culture.
Additional Information:
We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds foster a stronger and a more collaborative work environment. VITA strives to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic self to work.
VITA is an equal opportunity employer and a Safe Space organization that embraces diversity, whether it be disability, age, ethnicity, colour, religion, language, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nation origin and all other differences that makes everyone unique.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), VITA will provide accommodation, accessible formats and communication supports for the interview upon request.
While we thank all applicants, only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview. No telephone calls please. If you have the necessary skills, energy, and ambition; submit your cover letter, resume and three (3) work-related references.
Job Type: Full-time position
