Residential Support Worker - Casual

Ontario Family Group Homes Inc. is a leading provider of a variety of care services to individuals with intellectual, behavioral and /or developmental disabilities for adults and children. We take pride in offering care in our community homes, with environments that promote inclusion and offer our supported individuals a sense of belonging while supporting their development and success in their achievements, goals, and enhanced beliefs in themselves.

If you are looking to make a meaningful difference in our client’s care and to grow your career in the Developmental Services Industry or Child and Youth Sector, consider joining our team!

We are currently looking for a Support Worker for our residential programs who is eager to work as part of a dynamic team to make a positive impact on each individual to whom we provide services.

What we offer:

· Regularly scheduled shifts that allow for some weekends off and predictability to plan work/life balance

· A competitive hourly wage, government wage enhancement applies and is paid monthly

· Enrollment in the company benefits program

· An opportunity to gain your Registered Behaviour Technician certification

· Meaningful work to support our clients and assist in supporting them in their individualized plans of support and care

Areas of responsibility:

· Understanding, implementing, and following treatment plans and daily schedules

· Ensuring the safety of all clients in the residence, which may include crisis management and physical containments

· Providing a safe and clean environment; upkeep of the home is part of the daily responsibility

· Providing care to all residents which may include personal care, medication administration, liaising with family, medical and other professionals and other service providers to address the needs of the residents.

· Transporting residents to community functions or appointments using the company supplied vehicle

· Accurate daily documentation, record keeping, and report writing

Qualifications and Requirements:

· Completion of a 2-year program at an Ontario recognized college/university program – DSW, CYC, or SSW

· Full Class G drivers license, insurance, and a clean drivers abstract

· Previous experience in a residential setting is considered an asset

· Current UMAB training is also considered an asset

· Sound crisis management skills

· Ability to use discretion and good judgement in a fast-paced residential treatment setting

· Applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

· Applicants must be physically able to carry out physical interventions/containments when required

If these requirements match your skillset and you are passionate about providing quality care, click apply to submit your resume to our hiring team. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those invited to interview will be contacted.

Ontario Family Group is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your application for employment, please let us know in your cover letter. Please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting and a description and location of the position for which you are applying.

Job Type: Casual

Salary: $24.27 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Licence/Certification:

• Class G Licence (required)

Work Location: In person