Support Worker – Social & Community Services
Core
Provide direct support, advocacy, and crisis intervention to individuals in the community, assisting with access to resources like healthcare, housing, and employment.
Role type
Support Worker (Social & Community Services)
Builds
Personalized support plans and group activities for community integration
Domain
Social services / Community support
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
emotional support, advocacy, crisis intervention, resource navigation, personalized planning, stakeholder collaboration, group facilitation, documentation, policy knowledge
Preferred skills
experience with disabilities, mental health challenges, technology proficiency, valid driver's license
Responsibilities
Provide direct support including emotional support and crisis intervention; Assist individuals in accessing community resources; Develop and implement personalized support plans; Collaborate with families and professionals; Facilitate group activities; Maintain confidential documentation; Stay updated on community policies and regulations
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC