Residential Support Worker (Relief)

YWCA Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

YWCA Hamilton is seeking a Developmental Service Worker to provide essential support in a residential setting for individuals with developmental disabilities. This role involves direct care, ensuring safety and well-being, and requires relevant qualifications and experience. Join a team dedicated to making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

On-the-job training and professional development opportunities

Opportunities to get involved in our community

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years work experience in a residential group living setting.
• Emergency First Aid / CPR Certification, NVCI Training required.
• Must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Police Check.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Ensure the well-being and safety of all individuals in the residence.
• Perform necessary administrative tasks including documentation.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work as part of a team

Experience with challenging behaviours

Proficiency with MS Office Applications

French Language Skills

Education

Developmental Service Worker Diploma (DSW)

Social Service Worker Diploma (SSW)

Community Service Worker Diploma (CSW)

Autism & Behaviour Sciences

Concurrent Disorders Diploma (PSW)

Job description

Founded in 1889, YWCA Hamilton is known as one of Hamilton’s original social innovators and works from a feminist, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive framework. We are dedicated to strengthening women’s and girl’s voices, broadening their choices, building dynamic leadership and providing essential services that promote safe, inclusive and equitable communities.

YWork for us?

At YWCA Hamilton , we are intentional about fostering a workplace culture that values positive physical and emotional well-being through our values of Intersectional Feminism, People Centred, Belonging, Responsibility, and Partnerships. We invest in our employees so that we can bring our values into the communities in which we live. We offer our employees :

• On-the-job training and professional development opportunities
• Opportunities to get involved in our community

If you’re passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of women, children, and families every day, we would love for you to join our team!

Position Description

Job Code : R1-DS-2025

Department : Developmental Services

Reports to : Program Supervisor

Location : Hamilton, ON

Hours of Work : 0-14 Hours / week

Start Date : Ongoing Posting

Posting Date : January 15, 2025

This employee will work in an assigned primary 24-hour group living / supported living residence for adults with a developmental disability; who may also have behavioural challenges, mental health diagnosis and / or physical or complex medical needs. They will provide delivery of direct support services to all individuals within the residential setting, and ensure the physical and emotional well-being and safety / security of all individuals within the residence in alignment with YWCA Hamilton’s Mission and Vision Statements.

• In cooperation with program supervisor, full time staff and other part time and relief staff, will perform all duties and responsibilities in a productive, professional and cooperative manner which will contribute to the overall goals of the department and in keeping with general policies and guidelines of YWCA Hamilton.
• Ensure the physical and emotional well-being of individuals we support is maintained. Meet QAM Compliance and MCSS Legislation 299 / 10 Standards.
• Provide physical assistance / support as needed by individual in all areas of activities of daily living including but not limited to : physical lifting / transfers of residents, pushing / pulling mobility equipment / devices, bathing / toileting and hygiene routines, medication administration, meal preparation / feeding, chores / housekeeping, finances, socialization, recreation, and programming.
• All necessary administrative / documentation tasks are performed : client file documentation, implementation of behaviour support plans, behaviour data collection, daily logs, individual programming, checklists, chore lists, or other reports / tasks as assigned .
• Support services offered will maintain or increase individual’s independent living skills and personal growth.

Qualifications

• Developmental Service Worker Diploma (DSW), Social Service Worker Diploma (SSW), currently enrolled in SSW program, Community Service Worker Diploma (CSW), Autism & Behaviour Sciences, Concurrent Disorders Diploma (PSW)
• Minimum 1-2 Years work experience in a residential group living setting
• Experience working with individuals who display challenging behaviours
• Emergency First Aid / CPR Certification, NVCI Training
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency with MS Office Applications including but not limited to : Word and Outlook
• Working from a feminist, anti-oppressive / anti-racist perspective
• French Language Skills an Asset
• Must be able to work designated schedule as assigned
• Must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Police Check or willingness to obtain at own cost
• Attend and participate in all YWCA Hamilton mandatory training
• Must be willing to provide a pre- employment medical examination and annually thereafter
• Must have a valid Ontario Class G Driver’s License

As part of YWCA Hamilton’s commitment to Access and Equity, we strive to represent the diverse communities that we serve. Individuals who are women, First Nations, Métis, immigrant, refugee, LGBTQ2S+; individuals with disabilities; and individuals from racialized communities or other marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. Please inform us of any accommodation requests.

Please Note : Personal information collected during the recruitment process will only be used for employment opportunities only in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act. Only applications from individuals eligible to work in Canada will be considered.

Thank you for your interest in YWCA Hamilton. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.