Support Worker 3 at Humana Community Services | Ontario | Rezi

Support Worker 3 at Humana Community Services

Support Worker 3

Humana Community Services · Ontario

1 months ago

Support Worker 3

Humana Community Services · Ontario

2 months ago
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About the Role

This role involves working overnight with children and youth in an emergency/urgency stabilization setting. You will collaborate with teams to implement care plans that support participants' involvement in person-centred programs, fostering their educational, behavioural, developmental, psychological, and emotional growth. The position requires creating a safe, secure, and supportive environment by developing therapeutic relationships and effectively navigating conflict and crisis situations.

Responsibilities

  • Working with children and youth in an out-of-home emergency/urgency stabilization setting overnight.
  • Collaborating with teams to implement care plans that support participants' involvement in person-centred programs.
  • Creating and providing a safe, secure, and supportive environment for participants.
  • 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.
  • Remaining calm and focused in crisis situations by utilizing effective de-escalation and decision-making skills.
  • Working successfully with diverse groups and demonstrating commitment to principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice.

Requirements

  • 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.

Skills

  • Proficiency in both verbal and written communication.
  • Strong leadership skills.
  • Strong mentorship skills.
  • Strong advocacy skills.
  • Strong organization skills.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with the team.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Capacity to establish, implement, and maintain professional and personal boundaries.
  • Knowledge of concurrent disorders and/or dual diagnoses and strategies for support.

Location

  • London, ON

Work Type

  • Full-Time
  • Overnight

Experience Level

  • Minimum two (2) years of related experience providing behaviour intervention support.

Education Level

  • Completion of a post-secondary diploma in Child and Youth Care (CYC) or Social Service Worker (SSW) - or an equivalent Human Services program.

Salary/Compensations

  • $28.67/ hour plus vacation pay; 2.5% in lieu of benefits & Health Care Spending Account upon completion of probation

Benefits

  • Vacation pay
  • 2.5% in lieu of benefits
  • Health Care Spending Account upon completion of probation

About the Company

  • Humana Community Services is an equal-opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process.
  • We respect, encourage, and celebrate diversity.

Equal Opportunity

  • Invite applications from all qualified candidates.
  • If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process, contact us at employment@humanacs.org.
  • Employees represented by Local 171 will be given first consideration for these positions.
  • Only selected candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.