In-Home Support Worker

Job Title:
In-Home Support Worker

Positions
1 available in Yorkton
Monday to Friday 7:00 am to 9:00 am

Main Purpose of the Job:

The purpose of this position is to assist a caregiver and an individual who has FASD with the morning routine needed to get the individual to school.

Reports to:

This job incumbent reports to the Support Program Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

● Provide direct assistance to a youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder who requires additional support in the mornings

● Assist the caregiver and individual in their home with their morning routine on weekdays

● Motivate the individual with FASD to complete the tasks needed in the morning while the caregiver is at work

● Contribute to reducing the stress of transitioning to school in the mornings

● Provide assistance transporting the individual to school

● Assist, respect, and support client(s) to make choices and decisions, using supportive decision-making practices.

● Understand and use positive behaviour support techniques

● Identify triggers and address potential harmful/dangerous behaviour preventatively or as it arises using respectful intervention techniques

● Assist with personal care according to each person’s needs

● Provide written and oral progress reports, summaries and recommendations on individual goals.

● Opportunity to provide respite on other occasions for additional hours

Qualifications:

● Available 7:00 am to 9:00 am weekday mornings (excluding holidays and weekends)

● Knowledge of FASD is considered an asset

● Access to a reliable vehicle

● Ability to work independently

● Experience caring for youth/teenagers

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• No weekends

Work Location: In person