Team Leader - Resident Support Worker

Overview
Ontario Family Group Homes (OFGH) is a provider of specialized residential care to a group of diverse youth and adults within the developmental services sector. Our programs strike a balance between fostering a sense of community while honouring individuality, providing a safe and supportive environment for personal growth and development.

About the Role
The Team Leader will play a crucial role in leading and supervising our dedicated staff, ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of our clients. This position involves hands-on involvement with programming, direct care of clients, and collaboration with the Program Director to maintain a high standard of service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing leadership, coaching and direction to staff to ensure client care is being carried out according to established plans and company standards
• Provide oversight and structure to the daily operations within the residence.
• Ensure that internal protocols and relevant legislation are consistently followed
• Understanding, implementing, and following treatment plans and daily schedules
• Ensuring the safety of all clients in the residence, which includes 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 includes 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
• On call responsibilities

Qualifications

• Completion of a 2-year program at an Ontario recognized college/university program – DSW, CYC, or SSW
• A minimum of 2 years experience in a similar environment
• Full Class G drivers license and insurance
• 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

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Licence/Certification:

• Class G Licence (required)

Work Location: In person