Support Staff - Independent Living with Supports, Thompson, MB

SUMMARY:

 Support Staff in the Independent Living with Supports (ILS) Program is expected to provide ongoing, culturally sensitive care and mentorship to young people living independently, while adhering to organizational policies and procedures. A major focus of the work is to always be a positive role-model and to assist the participants in a manner that encourages them to reach their agreed upon goals.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Transport youth to and from appointments (medical & other), to pay bills, to and from the grocery store.

Provide direction, support and participation in daily chores.

Helping young people develop and implement household routines

Record keeping and report writing as required, including monthly reports

Ensuring that all receipts for items purchased with company funds are forwarded to the program supervisor

Provide first aid interventions as required

Works as part of a team to e...