Improving Lives Respite Services seeks year round part time support workers for day shifts (12 hours) to provide support to adults with autism, dual diagnosis or other developmental disabilities in our Beeton House Group Home near Alliston in South Simcoe. We are also hiring part time staff.

All full time staff qualify for progressive vacation pay, and ten days statutory/non-statutory holiday pay premiums in a fast paced but fun environment. All workers are covered with WSIB and liability insurance, and we provide complimentary training in Safe Management to all staff. Day staff also are served lunch and dinner with our clients. Please note our pay scales include provincial enhanced pay.

We are committed to a great quality of life for both staff and residents, with different therapies and extensive community outings. Beeton House is a large estate home that we take great pride in, with an extensive property hosting a pool, large play yard, Snoezelen Room, games rooms and other amenities. To find out more about us, our philosophies of care, and our properties, visit .

If you are experienced supporting people with developmental disabilities in residential settings or at home or in the community, please send in your resume.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Establish and maintain current, accurate, confidential files for each client
Personal support of residents
Engage clients during weekly in-house therapies
Assist clients in community participation support and outings
Implement behavioral management programs and resolve conflict situations using behavior support and safety plans.
Maintain contact with all family, health care providers, social service agencies and other resources involved with clients.
Provide crisis intervention

DESIRED SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Completed a diploma or degree in a related discipline (DSW or equivalent degree or diploma) from a recognized post-secondary educational institution
Experience working with people with developmental disabilities (not the elderly).
Clean Vulnerable Sector Police Check
Credentials Requirement: First Aid and CPR Certificate (minimum "C" level), Safe Management or Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate.
Other certifications like WHMIS, Health and Safety, etc. are an asset.
Valid Drivers License with clean abstract
Ability to work with a team of 4-5 other people

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $21.00-$25.00 per hour

Additional pay:
Bonus pay
Overtime pay
Benefits:
Casual dress
Discounted or free food
On-site parking
Vision care
Schedule:
12 hour shift
Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:
Beeton, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:
supportive care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
Vulnerable Sector Police Check (preferred)
Drivers Licence and Insurance (preferred)
Safe Management Crisis Prevention and Intervention (preferred)
First Aid Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person