Respite Worker

STRIDES TORONTO • Toronto, ON

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

These are existing vacancies to fill one (01) Full-Time Permanent Respite Worker position that will work in partnership with the families and URS (Urgent Response Services) team to provide time-limited (up to 12 weeks) respite and supports intended to respond rapidly to a specific need for children and youth up to 18 years of age and registered in the OAP (Ontario Autism Program) to prevent further escalation of risk of harm to self, others and/or property. The incumbent will provide planned respite activities in the home, community, or in a designated program, or at an agency site and the shifts are usually weeknights and weekends which requires the job holder to travel to various locations.

Requirements

• CYW, DSW or related diploma.
• 1 year of direct related experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of ABA; ASD, and dual diagnosis.
• Awareness of the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and within the community being served by the position.
• An understanding of Anti-Black Racism, anti-oppressive/anti-racism perspective in the context of the social determinants of health when working with clients and their families.
• Ability to recognize and identify situations where incidents of and imbalance of power and privilege may occur and can result in possible negative impacts for the client.
• Awareness of the role of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) in the workplace and within the community being served by the position.
• An understanding of anti-black racism, anti-oppressive/anti-racism perspective in the context of the social determinants of health.
• Ability to recognize and identify situations where incidents of imbalance of power and privilege may occur and can result in possible negative impacts.

Nice To Haves

• Access to a vehicle and valid driver’s license.
• Functional computer and client information system knowledge.
• Fluency in another language(s), including sign language.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision while ensuring the safety of the child/youth in the planned respite program and make sure they are engaged in the skill development and treatment components of the program.
• Provide support to clients with their mental health and wellbeing in each of the programs and support them in their development of life and social skills.
• Maintain professional standards of practice in accordance with Strides Toronto policies and procedures, CCA (Canadian Centre for Accreditation) standards, and relevant legislation.
• Complete the respite plan with client/families, and design/develop programmes geared to the goals and needs of the individual in collaboration with the URS partners assigned to each client.
• Use of behaviour management techniques and principles to address behaviours when they arise in the community and within the program.
• Ensure that all relevant documentation is completed in the CR (Client Record) in a timely manner as required and shared and updated with the relevant teams and individuals.
• Enter significant events, incident reports, serious occurrences, updated contact information in the CR system if significant incidents occur.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, EAP, premium fully paid by organization
• Life and disability insurance
• Defined Contribution Pension plan with employer matching up to 6% based on length of service
• Generous paid time off (Vacation, Sick and Float days)
• Pregnancy/Parental leave top-up
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Access to employee perks and discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree