Job Description

Our Agency provides residential supports for adult males diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We are currently looking to recruit for full and part-time positions in a support worker role at our Caledonia, ON location.

Requirements:

• Ability to engage and support residents in community activities
• Implement assigned individual care plans
• Provide support to individuals who may require assistance with daily living skills, life skills, behavioural management, social skills and other areas
• Able to work 12hr shifts
• Residents rely heavily on staff to help them with personal care i.e showering
• Must have reliable transportation as we are not located near any public transportation routes.

Additional Responsibilities

• Administer medications
• Complete daily shift logs, incident reports, medication charts and other legal documents
• Comply with all policies and procedures as established by the agency
• Transport residents to and from appointments and community outings
• Attend appointments with residents
• Assist residents with daily hygiene routines and household chores
• Interact professionally with residents, parents and co-workers

Required Experience

• Child and Youth Worker or Social Service Worker or diploma in related field along with 12-months of working experience in the field considered an asset
• Experience in Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) an asset
• Experience writing Plans of Care and Individualized support plans an asset
• Personal Support Workers with ability to case manage a client
• Experience with behavioural management systems (i.e., CPI, UMAB etc.,) an asset
• Please still consider applying even if the above does not apply, all training will be provided.

Required Documentation

• Upon hire you will produce a valid Criminal Reference Check for Vulnerable Sector, a completed medical form with updated immunizations, proof of COVID-19 vaccinations, current First and CPR certifications, valid Ontario G class driver’s license in good standing with valid insurance.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $21/hr

Expected start date: March 1, 2022

Latitude Adult Services provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.