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SalaryCompensation: $21.41/hour plus vacation pay; 2.5% in lieu of benefits & Health Care Spending Account upon completion of probation
Location: London, ON
Schedule: 16-31 hours per week; varied rotating shifts; including evenings, weekends, overnights, and public holidays
Apply Deadline:Monday, February 19, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. - Submit a resume and cover letter via email demonstrating your written communication skills. Indicate the job reference number in the subject line and/or cover letter. Submissions without job # might be missed.
Please be advised that it is mandatory that all direct support staff have a Class G Driver’s Licence.
Summary of Roles & Responsibilities:
- Working in a structured environment with young adults with developmental disabilities struggling with mental health and aggressive behaviours develop daily living skills that support community integration/engagement
- Collaborate with team to implement care plans that support involvement in person-centred programs are met (medical, personal, physical, financial, hygienic, social, recreational, emotional, developmental), and provide the best quality of life while in compliance with legislated requirements and company policies and procedures
- Provide a safe and supportive environment for participants; remain calm and focused in crisis situations while utilizing effective de-escalation and decision-making skills
- Work successfully with diverse groups and demonstrate commitment to principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice
Qualifications
- Completion of post-secondary education in Human, Community, and/or Social Services (e.g., SSW, DSW)
- Minimum two (2) years of related experience providing support to people requiring varying levels of behaviourial interventions; knowledge of concurrent disorders and/or dual diagnoses and strategies for support
- Reliable with a demonstrated commitment to being a dependable member of a team
- Understanding of support requirements specific to the roles and responsibilities of the job
- Proficiency in both verbal and written communication
- Strong leadership, mentorship, advocacy, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills, in addition to attention to detail
- Ability to work collaboratively with the team, 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 171 will be given first consideration. 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: Part-time, Permanent
Salary: From $21.47 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Licence/Certification:
- Class G Driver's Licence (full) (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2024-03-05
