Residential Life Skills Support Worker - Part-Time

Employment North; South River; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Employment North is seeking a Support Worker I for a regular part-time role in South River, Ontario. You will provide individualized supports in a residential program under supervision, helping residents with daily living activities and personal goals as defined by their Individual Service Agreement.

You will also participate in cleaning, laundry and household tasks. Shifts may include days, evenings and weekends to ensure a minimum of 47 hours every two weeks, starting at $24.20 per hour under

Qualifications

• Post Secondary Degree/Diploma in the Social Services field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum one year experience providing life skills support to persons with developmental disabilities; design, implement and evaluate programming.
• Knowledge of behavioural intervention techniques and/or Focus on Autism CPI would be an asset.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written; above-average interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized supports to residents in a residential program in South River.
• Support and motivate residents in daily living activities according to Individual Service Agreement.
• Perform cleaning, laundry and household duties as needed.
• Schedule may include day, evening and weekend shifts to meet a 47-hour bi-weekly target.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Punctuality

Ability to work independently

Education

Post Secondary Degree/Diploma in Social Services

First Aid & CPR certification

Crisis Prevention & Intervention certification

Tools

Driver's license (G) with $1,000,000 liability insurance

Job description

Employment North is seeking a Support Worker I for a regular part-time role in South River, Ontario. You will provide individualized supports in a residential program under supervision, helping residents with daily living activities and personal goals as defined by their Individual Service Agreement.

You will also participate in cleaning, laundry and household tasks. Shifts may include days, evenings and weekends to ensure a minimum of 47 hours every two weeks, starting at $24.20 per hour under