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About the Role

This role involves supporting adults with developmental disabilities, concurrent disorders, and/or dual diagnoses in an assisted-living environment. The goal is to help participants develop daily living skills and promote community integration and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Work 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.
• Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships and attend to the diverse needs of participants.
• Provide a safe and supportive environment for participants requiring varying levels of behavioural interventions; remain calm and focused in crisis situations while utilizing effective de-escalation and decision-making skills.
• Collaborate with the team to implement care plans that support involvement in person-centred programs that promote educational, behavioural, developmental, psychological, and emotional growth.
• Work successfully with diverse groups and demonstrate 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) 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.

Skills

• Knowledge of concurrent disorders and/or dual diagnoses and strategies for support.
• 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 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.
• Multilingualism is considered an asset.
• Diverse lived experiences are considered an asset.

Location

• London, ON

Work Type

• Full-Time
• 32-40 hrs/week
• Varied shifts including evenings, weekends, and public holidays

Experience Level

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

Education Level

• Completion of a post-secondary diploma in Child & Youth Worker (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

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, and invite applications from all qualified candidates.
• Employees represented by Local 171 will be given first consideration for these positions.

Equal Opportunity

• Humana Community Services is an equal-opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process.
• We respect, encourage, and celebrate diversity, and invite applications from all qualified candidates.
• If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process, contact us at employment@humanacs.org [employment@humanacs.org].