Job Coach - Casual - Regina SK

• Completion of a high school diploma.
• An educational assistant or youth care worker certificate or diploma, or certificate, diploma, or degree in a related field of study is an asset.

• Up to one (1) year of experience working with children, youth, and/or adults with behavioral, cognitive, mental health, and/or developmental challenges.
• Experience as a job coach, educational assistant, or youth care worker is an asset.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to form genuine relationships and professional working alliances with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to lead through motivation, role-modelling, and support.
• Outgoing personality with interests that can be used to engage participants (i.e. outdoors, arts, sports, etc.).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Emotional competence and self awareness.
• Ability to display empathy, patience, and understanding in day-to-day interactions.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to set clear, attainable goals and meet individual and program objectives.
• Ability to adapt to new situations.
• Understands budget and allocation of resources.
• Open to continuous education and learning and development opportunities.
• Basic computer proficiency.

• Provide supervision, care, and support to vulnerable persons with complex needs, behavioral issues, developmental disabilities, mental health disorders, and/or other related issues.
• Supervise and engage with participants in a safe and structured environment.
• Participate in programming.
• Implement individual vocational plans and programming.
• Communicate information regarding job duties, skill requirements, and the work environment to participants in a manner that adapts to individual needs and abilities.
• Train, support, and supervise participant work crews on the work site if applicable.
• Teach participants life skills such as self care, cooking, cleaning, budgeting, and positive behaviors.
• Communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide regular reviews regarding individual vocational plans.
• Provide feedback to the program manager regarding the quality of the employment contract.
• Resolve conflicts and respond to crisis situations in a calm and patient manner. Identify potential triggers, recognize escalating behaviors, and de-escalate the situation safely and effectively.
• Administer medications to participants when required.
• Transport participants as required.
• Document all incidents and updates such as; participant attendance records, job performance, critical incidents, medication administration, and any other work site or participant updates. Complete reports and documentation clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Provide direction, guidance, and mentorship to new employees, potential employees, practicum students, and volunteers.
• Display positive role modelling, agency values, and fairness.
• Collaborate with and communicate to the multidisciplinary team when required.

• Identify required resources for individual vocational plans and programming.
• Submit receipts and reconcile expenses for manager approved expenditures.
• Ensure mileage log is completed accurately when agency vehicle is used.
• Ensure care, cleanliness, and maintenance of assigned assets and resources including; building(s), vehicles(s), furnishings, and equipment.

• Maintain, promote, and reinforce safe work habits, practices, and procedures.
• Adhere to written or verbal agency and government regulations, policies, practices, and instructions.

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