Do you want a rewarding career where you make a difference?
If so, we want you to join our team as a Residential Support Worker!
Part-time positions (minimum 48 hours bi-weekly).
Please note: We will only contact candidates with experience with dual diagnosis, crisis and behavioural situations.
ROTATIONS ARE A MIXTURE OF DAYS, EVENINGS, & WEEKENDS.
WE DO NOT HAVE STRAIGHT DAYS OF MONDAY TO FRIDAY.
Positions are for residences located in ORLEANS.
By joining our team, you will be joining a diverse, inclusive, and passionate team of employees who are dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of the individuals we support.
We offer:
- $26.20 per hour.
- Ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
- Membership in a matching RRSP program.
- Extended Health, Dental and Vision Care.
- Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- Friendly, respectful, supportive, and inclusive work environment.
- Free Parking.
NOTE: POSITIONS REQUIRE A VALID DRIVER'S LICENCE & VEHICLE.
Innovative Community Support Services (ICSS) is a non-profit charitable organization that is committed to creating and providing families & individuals with innovative, high quality and cost-effective community-based programs and services that promote a strong sense of wellbeing while making a positive contribution to our culturally diversified community.
The Mental Health Residential Support Worker provides person-centered supports to individuals with a developmental disability, physical disability, challenging behaviours and/or a dual diagnosis in residential locations. The Residential Support Worker will work directly with individuals in helping set goals and making healthy life choices.
Skills/Knowledge/Experience Required:
- Experience with challenging behavioural, crisis-type situations is required.
- DSW, or relevant education and experience in the field.
- Experience with individualized plans.
- Cooking and cleaning skills preferrable.
- Ability to organize, plan, and prioritize work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to set priorities to manage time within deadlines.
- Ability to follow direction and work as a member of a team.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and support new and unacquainted individuals with minimal information.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Understand and promote the rights and responsibilities of the individuals.
- Work independently or within a team to prioritize and complete shift requirements while still meeting the individual’s needs.
- Provide support to individuals by carrying out duties and following their support plans, considering their choices, needs, and actively involving them.
- Participate in assessment, goal setting, and program planning for the individual.
- Provide support in areas of personal hygiene.
- Follow through with the individual’s prescribed dietary needs.
- May perform household cleaning duties.
- Develop and maintain respectful and positive cooperative working relationships to contribute to the integrated, seamless delivery of services from ICSS, including individuals, staff, families, etc.
Conditions of Employment:
- Possess a valid driver’s licence.
- Possess a driver’s abstract with less than four minor convictions and no serious convictions.
- Possess valid vehicle insurance.
- Must provide a clean Vulnerable Sector Police Check.
- Must provide a valid First Aid/CPR Level C certificate.
- Must provide a letter of good health and documentation indicating all up-to-date applicable immunizations.
This job posting is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the agency.
Please include your resume as well as a cover letter outlining your accomplishments and indicating why you would be suitable for this position. Must have experience.
Positions are not suitable for personal support workers.
We thank all candidates applying. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please check your email inbox regularly (spam and junk too) for interview invitations.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
If you are searching for a rewarding career, ICSS is the place for you, and we want to hear from you!
ICSS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $26.20 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Education:
Work Location: In person
