Support Worker 3

Humana Community Services•North Middlesex, ON

8d•CA$0 - CA$29•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time Support Worker 3 position working with children and youth in an out-of-home emergency/urgency stabilization setting. The role involves collaborating with teams to implement care plans that support participants' involvement in person-centred programs promoting educational, behavioural, developmental, psychological, and emotional growth. The Support Worker will create and provide a safe, secure, and supportive environment by developing and maintaining therapeutic relationships that attend to the diverse needs of youth. This position requires navigating conflict, overcoming obstacles, and being creative in providing support while remaining calm and focused in crisis situations, utilizing effective de-escalation and decision-making skills. The role also involves working successfully with diverse groups and demonstrating a commitment to principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice.

Requirements

Completion of a post-secondary diploma in Child and Youth Care (CYC) or Social Service Worker (SSW) - or an equivalent Human Services program.
Minimum two (2) years of related experience providing behaviour intervention support; knowledge of concurrent disorders and/or dual diagnoses and strategies for support
Reliable with a demonstrated commitment to being a dependable member of a team
Understanding of support requirements specific to the roles and responsibilities of the job
Proficiency in both verbal and written communication
Strong leadership, mentorship, advocacy, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills, in addition to attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively with the team, and independently as necessary
Capacity to establish, implement, and maintain professional and personal boundaries
Valid Class G (full) Driver’s License with a 3-year Uncertified Driver Record
Satisfactory current (within the last 6 months) Broad Record Check
Physical Health assessment: verification of up-to-date immunisations, negative TB Skin test (within the last 6 months), COVID vaccination status (2 doses), and ability to meet the physical and psychological requirements of the position
Current Standard First Aid & CPR, Level C with AED training preferred

Nice To Haves

Personal Support Worker (PSW) and Developmental Services Worker (DSW) certifications do not meet the educational requirements for this position.
Multilingualism and having diverse lived experiences are considered assets

Responsibilities

Working with children and youth in an out-of-home emergency/urgency stabilization setting
Collaborate with teams to implement care plans that support participants' involvement in person-centred programs that promote educational, behavioural, developmental, psychological, and emotional growth
Creating and providing a safe, secure, and supportive environment for participants by developing and maintaining therapeutic relationships that attend to the diverse needs of youth
Navigating conflict, overcoming obstacles, and being creative in providing support to participants while remaining calm and focused in crisis situations by utilizing effective de-escalation and decision-making skills
Work successfully with diverse groups and demonstrate commitment to principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice