As a self-motivated, organized, flexible person driven by a desire to help others, you will provide support to children, youth and adults at the Group Home.

Requirements

• Provide one to one support to individuals with special needs in the community and in their homes.
• Support with daily living activities such as, but not limited to, meal preparation, personal care, and outings in the community.
• Encourage participation in recreational activities, while developing social skills and life skills.
• Provide conflict resolution and problem-solving to support clients through difficult situations.
• Utilize harm reduction practices to de-escalate and stabilize a client if in a state of crisis and/or presenting with high-risk behaviours.
• Follow through with care plans and ensure that administrative duties are completed within required timeframes.

Qualifications

• A Human Services Diploma (i.e., Child & Youth Worker, Social Service Worker, Developmental Service Worker, Addictions and Mental Health Worker, etc.)
• Minimum of 2 years' experience working with individuals diagnosed with ASD, mental health or special needs
• Experience writing incident reports, serious occurrences, report taking, daily logs
• Clinical skills, including experience and ability to work with and manage difficult behaviours
• Ability to carry out Safety Plans and Client Care Plans
• Vulnerable Sector Search within a six month period
• Criminal Background Check
• Child Welfare Check
• Must have certification in crisis intervention (i.e., CPI, UMAB, etc)
• First Aid and CPR Level C required
• Valid G License and access to a reliable vehicle is required
• Ability to work various shifts with minimal notice