About Community Ventures Society:
At Community Ventures Society (CVS) we strive to provide person-centered support to adults and children who have developmental disabilities by helping them connect with their community and take advantage of opportunities to have a meaningful life.
Job Description:
Schedule: Sat-Sun 4pm to 11pm
The Child & Youth Home Support Worker position entails supporting a youth with developmental disabilities, in the comfort of their own home. The successful candidate will be facilitating community based activities, teaching life skills, fostering independence, assisting in planning social events, as well as assisting them in their home (this includes cooking, cleaning, homework etc).
What you bring to the job:
- You have experience working with children or youth
- Basic ASL is an asset
- a class 5 driver's license and your own reliable vehicle
- current First Aid training
- a clean driving and criminal record
- You are willing to learn about and implement Trauma Informed Support, Positive Behaviour Supports, and MANDT
- The ability to connect and communicate with the individuals we serve in a respectful way, and be supportive of the needs of the individuals
- A positive attitude
What CVS Offers:
At CVS we appreciate diversity on our staff team and encourage applications from people whose identity has been typically underrepresented in the community. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
CVS supports staff to further their education and training, and provides opportunities for advancement and offers our employees additional elements as part of their compensation including:
- Competitive benefits
- Paid vacation
- Employee wellness and recognition programs
- Counselling
Other job titles for this position may include: personal support worker, support worker, caregiver, community support worker, social services worker, mental health worker
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $29.22 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person
