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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, promote community integration, and ensure their overall well-being and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Work with adults with developmental disabilities, concurrent disorders and/or dual diagnoses in an assisted-living environment providing 24/7 support.
• Develop daily living skills that support community integration/engagement overnight.
• Collaborate with the team to implement care plans that support involvement in person-centered programs.
• Ensure the daily needs of participants are met (medical, personal, physical, financial, hygienic, social, recreational, emotional, developmental).
• 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.

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

• Behavior intervention support
• Knowledge of concurrent disorders and/or dual diagnoses and strategies for support
• Reliability and commitment to being a dependable team member
• Understanding of support requirements specific to the roles and responsibilities of the job
• Proficiency in verbal and written communication
• Strong leadership skills
• Mentorship skills
• Advocacy skills
• Organization skills
• Communication skills
• 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 (asset)
• Diverse lived experiences (asset)

Location

• London, ON

Work Type

• Temporary
• Full-Time
• 32-40 hrs/week
• Varied shifts including awake overnights, 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), Developmental Services Worker (DSW) or Social Service Worker (SSW) - or an equivalent Human Services program.
• Personal Support Worker (PSW) certifications do not meet the educational requirements.

Salary/Compensations

• $28.67/ hour plus vacation pay
• 2.5% in lieu of benefits

About the Company

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

Equal Opportunity

• Humana Community Services is an equal-opportunity employer.
• 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.