Respite Worker

Dufferin Child & Family Services; Orangeville; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Dufferin Child & Family Services is seeking casual part-time Respite Workers to support children, youth, and adults with exceptionalities in community spaces, homes, and in the community. You will work with a multi-disciplinary team to promote inclusion, independence and self-determinism, while providing direct and indirect support per individual plans.

Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, planning engaging activities, assessing communication needs, and maintaining client

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in Human Services or equivalent experience with children with special needs.
• Minimum 1 year experience with children, youth and adults with exceptionalities.
• Knowledge of autism and developmental disabilities.
• Must have a valid Ontario Driver’s License (Class G or G2) and access to a vehicle.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
• Clear vulnerable sector/criminal record check.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work collaboratively with families and teams.
• Proficient in PC environment and software.
• Current Standard First Aid / Level A CPR certificate.

Responsibilities

• Promote community inclusion and self-determinism for people supported.
• Provide direct and indirect support per personal support plans.
• Assist with personal care as needed.
• Support clients to identify and work towards goals.
• Plan and execute enjoyable activities for clients.
• Assess communication skills and encourage self-expression.
• Maintain home rules and safety.
• Document data on challenging behaviours.
• Apply CPI techniques as required.
• Maintain well-being of clients during emergencies and crises.
• Communicate with Manager within 24 hours of unusual events.

Skills

Driver's license

Lifting 25 lbs

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

First Aid / CPR

Computer literacy (MS Office)

Communication (verbal/written)

Equity & confidentiality

Education

Diploma or degree in Human Services (ECE, PSW, DSW, CYW)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Dufferin Child and Family Services is a multi-service agency providing Children’s Mental Health, Child Protection and Developmental Support.

The agency currently requires:

Casual Part-time – Respite Workers

The respite worker will work with children, youth, and adults with exceptionalities. They will be providing support in community spaces, working in the client’s home and the community.

You are seeking:

• A challenging role that offers flexibility, learning opportunities and work within a multi-disciplinary team.
• A unique opportunity to work in a progressive, multi-service agency in collaboration with community partners.

We are seeking: an innovative individual with the ability to:

• Promote community inclusion, independence and self-determinism for the people supported.
• Provide direct and indirect support to people as required by their personal support plans.
• Assist with personal care of clients as needed (feeding, toileting, etc.).
• Support people to identify, work towards and achieve their goals/personal outcomes.
• Plan and execute activities that are enjoyable to the people who receive support.
• Assess the person’s verbal and nonverbal communications skills, utilize alternative communication systems and techniques, as required, and encourage self-expression of the people who receive support.
• Maintain a clear understanding of the rules of the home.
• Collect descriptive data of challenging behaviours.
• Apply techniques and understand concepts related to non-violent crisis intervention (CPI).
• Maintain and protect the well-being of all clients while providing care and when emergency crisis situations arise.
• Effectively and promptly communicate with your Manager in the event of an unusual occurrence or crisis situation within 24 hours of the event.
• Maintain respect and confidentiality for all clients.
• Weekday, evening, and weekend availability required.

Qualifications:

• Diploma and/or degree from an accredited College and/or University in Human Services (ECE, PSW, DSW, CYW, etc.). Equivalent experience with children with special needs will also be considered.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with children, youth and adults with exceptionalities is required.
• Knowledge of autism and developmental disabilities.
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License (Class G or G2), and access to a reliable vehicle and car insurance.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
• A clear vulnerable sector, criminal record check.
• Good problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, non-verbal, written).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and with families as necessary.
• Proficient in PC computer environment, MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and other software.
• Current Standard First Aid / Level A CPR Certificate required.

As an employer committed to employment equity and accessibility for persons with disabilities, we encourage applications from members of equity‑seeking communities including racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, women, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions. Our hiring framework is founded in equity, truth and reconciliation, anti‑black racism, and anti‑oppressive practices.

DCAFS is committed to providing a recruitment and selection process that is both inclusive and free from barriers. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request, and will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Thank you for your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Role Location: Dufferin County

Reports to: Manager, Respite Services and Headwaters Visit Centre

Hours of Work: Casual Part Time, weekday, evening, and weekend availability required

Salary Range: $31.46 per hour