One-to-One Support Worker

Camp Gencheff; Stratford; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Camp Gencheff is seeking compassionate One-to-One Support Workers to assist an adult with an intellectual disability in our day program. The role focuses on encouraging participation in daily activities, promoting inclusion, and providing personalized one-to-one support to help the individual engage with group activities.

Responsibilities include facilitating learning of life skills, following staff directions, and supporting IBI/IEP activities if applicable, while maintaining safety and

Qualifications

• Must have strong oral communication and problem solving abilities.
• Able to work effectively with others in team settings.
• Experience or comfort with caring for adults with intellectual disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Encourage and engage clients in fun, challenging activities.
• Assist clients in learning daily living skills.
• Follow management directions and camp policies.
• Support participation in IBI and IEP activities when applicable.
• Provide personal care and accommodate dietary needs.
• Assist in development across multiple areas.
• Collaborate with the camp team to ensure safety.
• Perform administrative duties as needed.

Skills

Oral communication

Problem solving

Working with others

Tools

Human Services

Job description

Camp Gencheff is looking for compassionate, adaptable, and enthusiastic One-to-One Support Workers to support an individual with an intellectual disability in our adult day program.

The successful candidate will encourage and support the individual in exploring and participating in daily activities alongside the rest of the camp’s day program. This individual benefits from additional one-to-one support, and with the right encouragement, patience, and guidance, our goal is to help them participate more consistently in group activities and feel included in the camp community.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Continually encourage and engage clients in fun and challenging activities that meet specific client needs while maintaining a safe and comfortable environment.
• Aid one-to-one client in learning life skills to assist them in developing their day to day life.
• Follow directions from management and supervisors
• Follow and facilitate activities IBI and IEP (If applicable)
• Provide personal care and cater to dietary needs as needed
• Support One to One in all areas of development
• Follow all Camp Gencheff Policies and procedures
• Work in a team environment
• Administrative duties as required

Qualifications:

• Valid drivers license and 2 million liability
• Up to date Criminal record and Vulnerable Sector Check
• Valid CPR/First Aid
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Post secondary student or graduate from a post secondary institution in a related field and/or, a combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities
• Experience with IBI/IEP, AAC an asset

Essential Skills:

• Oral Communication
• Problem Solving
• Working with Others

Soft Skills:

• Creativity
• Critical Thinking
• Dependability
• Effective Communication

Hard Skills:

• Human Services

Languages:

• English