Support Worker 3

Humana Community Services•South Huron, ON

12d•CA$0 - CA$29•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Part-Time Support Worker 3 position at the Hartland site, providing 24/7 support to adults with developmental disabilities, concurrent disorders, and/or dual diagnoses in an assisted-living environment. The role focuses on developing daily living skills to support community integration and engagement. The Support Worker will collaborate with a team to implement care plans, ensure person-centered programs are followed, and meet the daily needs of participants (medical, personal, physical, financial, hygienic, social, recreational, emotional, developmental) to ensure the best quality of life. A safe and supportive environment is to be maintained, with the ability to handle varying levels of behavioral interventions and remain calm in crisis situations using de-escalation and decision-making skills. The role also requires working successfully with diverse groups and demonstrating a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice.

Requirements

Completion of a post-secondary diploma in Developmental Services Worker (DSW) or Personal Support Worker (PSW)- 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) Vulnerable Sector 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

Multilingualism and having diverse lived experiences are considered assets

Responsibilities

Working with adults with developmental disabilities, concurrent disorders, and/or dual diagnoses in an assisted-living environment, providing 24/7 support to develop daily living skills that support community integration/engagement
Collaborate with the team to implement care plans that support involvement in person-centered programs that ensure the daily needs of participants are met (medical, personal, physical, financial, hygienic, social, recreational, emotional, developmental), and provide the best quality of life while in compliance with legislated requirements and company policies and procedures
Provide a safe and supportive environment for participants requiring varying levels of behavioral interventions; remain calm and focused in crisis situations while utilizing effective de-escalation and decision-making skills
Work successfully with diverse groups and demonstrate commitment to principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice