Full-Time Community Support Worker (Job #: 012-022524-106)

Compensation: $23.16/hour plus paid vacation time off, and comprehensive benefits package, including RRSP matching after 30 days of employment

Location: Chatham, ON

Schedule: 32-40 hours per week; Varied rotating shifts; including evenings, weekends, overnights, and public holidays

Apply by:Sunday, February 25, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.

• Submit a detailed resume and cover letter via email demonstrating your written communication skills
• Indicate the job number listed above in the subject line and cover letter (submissions without might be missed)

Please be advised that having a valid Class G Driver’s Licence is mandatory for this position.

Summary of Roles & Responsibilities:

• This position encompasses a variety of duties including, advocacy, teaching, recreation, and counselling while working with diverse populations
• Intake assessments, as well as direct support to children, youth, and families in their homes and in the community
• Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships and attend to the various needs of people accessing services
• Provide a safe and supportive environment for participants; intervene, remain calm and focused in crisis situations while utilizing effective de-escalation and decision-making skills
• Facilitate community-based partnerships, groups and initiatives that support services, programming, and organizational objectives

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in Human, Community, and/or Social Services (e.g., SSW, CYC, Social Sciences).
• Minimum two (2) years of related experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of requirements specific to the roles and responsibilities of the job.
• Strong leadership, rapport-building, mentorship, advocacy, organization, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, in addition to attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team (internal and external), and independently as necessary.
• Capacity to establish, implement, and maintain professional, and personal boundaries.
• Multilingualism and having diverse lived experiences are considered assets.
• Valid Class G (full) Driver’s License with a 3-year Uncertified Driver Record (mandatory).
• Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check with Humana listed as the employer (mandatory).
• Physical Health assessment: verification of up-to-date immunizations, COVID vaccination status (2 doses), and ability to meet the physical requirements of the position (mandatory).
• Current Standard First Aid & CPR (mandatory), Level C with AED training preferred.

Employees represented by Local 171will be given first consideration for this position. Humana Community Services is committed to ongoing efforts to fulfil our equity, diversity, and inclusion promise. Due to the nature of services provided and the vulnerable people we serve, Humana can only employ candidates who satisfactorily meet the requirements of any job vacancy within the organization. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those chosen to move forward in the selection process will be contacted. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process, please call 519.435.1099 x1106 or text 226.577.4084.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From $23.16 per hour

Benefits:

• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Licence/Certification:

• Class G Driver's Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-02-25