Temporary Full-Time Direct Care Worker (Job #: 012-012324-083)

Full-Time Direct Care Worker (Job #: 012-012324-085)

Compensation: $19.98/hour paid vacation time off, and comprehensive benefits package, including RRSP matching. (after probation)

Location: Parkhill, ON

Schedule: 32-40 hours per week; various shifts including weekends and public holidays

Apply by: Tuesday, January 23, 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 Class G (full) Driver’s Licences are mandatory for all direct support positions.

Summary of Roles & Responsibilities:

• Working with children and youth experiencing mental health challenges providing out-of-home, high-level (intensive) therapeutic treatment services and day-to-day supports

• Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships and attend to the diverse needs of youth

• 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

• Create, plan, coordinate person-centred programs that promote educational, behavioural, developmental, psychological, and emotional growth

• Facilitate partnerships within the community while advocating for youths’ needs

• 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, CYC, BSW, 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 171 will be given first consideration for this position.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Salary: From $19.98 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program

Schedule:

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

Licence/Certification:

• Class G Driver's License (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-01-23