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Support Worker - Full Time – Halifax, Nova Scotia

You’ll feel great about a career with March of Dimes Canada

At March of Dimes Canada, our collective work matters. As a leading national charity backed by a history of more than 70 years of impact, we’re dedicated to being Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide.

Our Community Support Services (CSS) team provides essential services that enable our clients to thrive. Whether their disability is physical, the result of brain injury, or aging, our more than 2,000 team members assist clients in their homes and across communities, to live as independently as possible.

The opportunity

We are currently looking to fill 1 Full-time role in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

The successful candidate will provide individual and group support within home and community settings to adults with complex disabilities, which may include concurrent brain injuries and mental health disorders.

Starting wage: $18.87 hourly.

Responsibilities

• Emphasis on assisting clients to build independence with activities of daily living and community integration.

• Reporting responsibilities (incident reports, behavioural data collection and verbal reports)

• Participate in any required training

• Follow policies and procedures as required

• Work a variety of shifts based on a rotational schedule (combination of days, evenings and weekends)

• Perform duties in a professional manner, which respects the dignity and right to privacy and maintains client and staff health and safety.

Qualifications and experience

• Experience in Human Services field

• Current CPI (non-violent crisis prevention intervention) training an asset

• CPR/First Aid training required within the first 3 months of employment

• Proven consistency in work performance, including reliability and flexibility

• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills

• Sound behavioural management skills, cognitive problem-solving skills.

• Proven teamwork abilities

• Ability to effectively deal with behavioural situations

• Ability to speak, read, and write English

• Valid driver’s license an asset

How to apply

Please submit your resume by November 26, 2024.

Questions about working at March of Dimes Canada?

Whether starting or advancing your career with us, you’ll feel great knowing that you’re:

• Contributing to our important mission: creating real change for people with disabilities

• Joining a leading national charity with a history of impact and a future full of possibility

• Enjoying industry-leading employment incentives and benefits

• Supported in your professional growth, development, and success

• Included in our empathetic and supportive work culture

Learn more about why we’re a great employer at marchofdimes.ca/careers.

For general inquiries, you can reach us at recruitment@marchofdimes.ca

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MODC is committed to a workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds and abilities. In accordance with accessibility and human rights legislation across Canada, MODC will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities and other protected needs. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive, equitable, accessible, and barrier-free.

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MODC is dedicated to building and advancing an inclusive and welcoming culture. It’s also why we’re focused on attracting, retaining, and supporting diverse people. Thanks to our progressive practices, team members of all abilities and backgrounds are encouraged to access the opportunities and supports they need to grow, thrive, and succeed. Our READI approach is rooted in our shared belief that championing equity and empowering ability starts by investing in our team members— and in our shared culture — so that we all feel included, safe, and confident at work every single day.