Youth Residential Support Worker

NewLife Options Inc. is a community based Not for Profit agency that is dedicated to developing collaborative community partnerships in support of individuals living with developmental, cognitive , physical or mental health disabilities. NewLife Options' mission is to empower and engage our supported individuals in a community living environment that fosters growth, ensures dignity, and provides opportunities to enhance their quality of life. Please visit our website www.newlifeoptions.ca for more information on our organization.

We are looking for caring and enthusiastic individuals who possess excellent teamwork and professional communication skills.

NewLife offers:

• Competitive wages
• Bi-weekly Pay
• Benefits
• Opportunity for growth
• On the job training and support
• NVCI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention) training

Job Responsibilities: Our Children Residential Support workers assist individuals to live successfully in a community home setting while implementing the philosophy and values of NewLife. This includes:

• Providing individuals with the opportunity to make meaningful choices
• Recognizing each individual’s contributions and promoting participation
• Promoting health and wellness while ensuring that individuals are safe
• Connecting individuals with family, friends, community, and resources

Key components in providing daily quality-of-life care and support include assisting individuals as they gain knowledge and develop functional skills that they can use to enhance their independence and participate in community. Your role as a NewLife Options Residential Support Worker is to provide high quality care and support as part of a team and to ensure that Individuals are provided opportunities and options which reflect cultural and ethnic sensitivity.

Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience working with mental health, developmental, behavior, intellectual and physical disabilities
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbally
• Critical thinking and crisis intervention skills
• Experience/familiarity with Trauma Informed Care Approaches
• Knowledge of age-appropriate activities
• Ability to provide a calm and positive role model to children
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and ensure everyone's dignity
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of the team
• Ability to prevent and resolve conflicts
• Demonstrates initiative, creativity, and resourcefulness
• Strong work ethics and positive attitude
• Record keeping (ie: toileting, sleep time, food intake, etc)
• Discretion with confidentiality

Job Requirements:

• Must have current Certification of First Aid and CPR
• Clear Criminal Record check with Vulnerable Sector Screening (within 3 months)
• A Valid Driver's License with clean Abstract & Vehicle with proof of insurance
• Experience with aggressive behavior

Education:

Completed or working towards one of the following:

Child and Youth Worker, Developmental Service Worker, Social Service Worker, Police Foundations, Law and Security, Community Justice Worker, Youth Outreach Worker, Addictions Worker, Addictions Councilor, Residential treatment, Mental Health, Corrections, Masters of Social Work, Child youth councilor, Personal support Worker, Children Services, Autism Behavioral Science, Bachelor of Social Work, Educational Assistant, Behavioral Specialist, Recreation and Leisure, Special Needs Support, Early Childhood Educator, Child Therapist, Child Welfare Worker, Outreach Worker, Psychology

**Non-violent Crisis Intervention and Suicide Intervention Training an asset**

Available shifts: evenings (4pm - 12am), overnights (12am - 8am), every other weekend, and holidays.

NOTE: We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted Applicants who receive an interview will be required to present their references at that time. **

Job Types: We are currently hiring for Full-time Permanent and part-time casual

Salary: $19.00 - $21.00/hour

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual, Permanent

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $21.00-$23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Application question(s):

• Are your covid 19 vaccinations up to date?
• Do you have a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle?
• What is your shift availability? (4 pm - 12 am and/or 12 am - 8 am)

Experience:

• trauma: 1 year (preferred)
• Youth Care: 2 years (required)
• aggressive behavior: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2023-12-18