Part-Time In-Home Support Worker – After School

Community Living Essex; Canada; Remote; CAD 33,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Living Essex County is seeking caring, reliable individuals for a part-time in-home support worker role. You will provide one-to-one support, help develop and review support plans, and work with families to promote independence and community engagement in local areas.

Typical hours are after school, evenings or weekends (8–30 hours/week). Probationary pay starts at $24.08/hour, rising to $26.76/hour with experience and progression, in family home and community settings across Stoney

Qualifications

• Experience or education in developmental services and/or social services.
• Comfortable supporting people with diverse abilities and needs.
• Patient, dependable and compassionate.
• Access to a vehicle is required transportation to community activities.
• Ability to commit to a consistent schedule; long-term commitment is encouraged.
• Completion of a one (1) year post-secondary diploma/degree in a human service field of study and six (6) months experience working with people with an intellectual disability.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to individuals.
• Contribute input for development, implementation, and review of support plans.
• Support provided in their homes and community.
• Encourage participation in recreational, social and educational activities.
• Assist with daily living skills, communication and personal care, as needed.
• Promote independence, inclusion and meaningful community experiences.
• Promote teamwork/working in tandem with the family in the family home.
• Provide individualized support based on the child's needs and family preferences.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Reliability

Communication

Flexibility

Education

1-year human service diploma/degree

6 months experience with intellectual disability

Job description

Community Living Essex County is seeking caring, reliable individuals for a part-time in-home support worker role. You will provide one-to-one support, help develop and review support plans, and work with families to promote independence and community engagement in local areas.

Typical hours are after school, evenings or weekends (8–30 hours/week). Probationary pay starts at $24.08/hour, rising to $26.76/hour with experience and progression, in family home and community settings across Stoney