St. Leonard's is currently seeking Relief Workers who are available to work a flexible schedule in our Supported Independent Living (SIL) program. As a member of this interdisciplinary team, you will provide support services and crisis intervention to adults with a developmental disability, as well as administrative duties as assigned. Your responsibilities will include assessing clients' skills and needs particularly with regard to their mental health, developmental delay, fetal alcohol spectrum, acquired brain injury and addiction issues. In addition, you will also provide advocacy on behalf of clients involved in the criminal justice system or at a high risk of involvement. You will liaise with other team members to coordinate care for clients. In addition to the clinical elements of the position, you will be responsible to ensure the safety and security of the clients, other staff and the community during your work days.
You will be able to work with staff and clients from adult developmental populations and contribute to program development. You will provide education, support, and supervision to other staff or students as applicable. You will support a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all the applicable and regulatory requirements.
This position does not include personal support type work (PSW) and is focused on behavioral support and activities of daily living in our client's lives. This position also requires a valid G2 or G class license and your own vehicle.
This position is located in the community and you will be expected to regularly travel between SLCS facilities and to community locations.
The role and schedule for this position will require availability in providing client care during all shifts, including days, evenings, weekends and public holidays. Our shifts would be between the hours of 8am - 10pm, with the option to outline what hours you would be available. We are flexible around school and other work commitments!
Required Qualifications:
- University Degree or College Diploma or working towards completion
- Experience in supporting individuals with developmental delays, disabilities or dual diagnosis (Preferred)
- Standard First Aid /CPR - Level C
- 2nd dose of COVID-19 Vaccine
- Valid G2 or G class Driver's License and a reliable vehicle
- Bilingualism (French/English) or proficiency in a second language is an asset.+
What we offer:
- Paid Personal days
- Yearly wage increases
- Professional Development funds and ongoing growth opportunities
- A comprehensive training program
- A great team to work with
In accordance with SLCS' policy on Police Background Checks, this position requires that the individual provide, at their own cost, a clear Police Check which includes vulnerable sector screening as a condition of employment.
SLCS adheres to the French Language Services Act. SLCS is also committed to promoting equity and diversity in our employment practices. As well, we are an equal opportunity employer which is committed to an inclusive and barrier free workplace, in support of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should an applicant require accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform the recruitment contact and we will work with the applicant to meet the accommodation needs.
SLCS recognizes that a diverse workforce is imperative to realizing our vision and accomplishing our mission. As such, we strive to attract, develop, and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds to meaningfully engage and support the individuals we serve. We strongly encourage members of African, Caribbean, Black and other racialized communities, members of First Nations, Inuit or Métis communities, members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, people living with disability/disabilities, people living with chronic illnesses, members of diverse faith communities, and people with diverse lived/living experiences (including, but not limited to: with substance use, addiction, sex work, and/or incarceration) to apply. We welcome and encourage you to introduce yourself, your story and your lived/living experiences to your level of comfort in your cover letter.