Job Description

Direct Care Worker (Live-In Treatment)

Reporting to:

Live-In Treatment Supervisor

Summary:

Provide care and support to a group of up to eight youth with identified mental health issues and behavioral difficulties in a live-in treatment setting, ensuring their physical, emotional and mental well-being by maintaining a safe environment, developing supportive professional relationships, building on client strengths, promoting growth through teaching and modeling new and/or more effective adaptive skills.

Competencies:

Adaptability - adapts and responds to changing conditions, priorities, technologies and requirements including intense and stressful situations Client-focused - provides superior service to clients including youth and their caregivers Communication - expresses and transmits information verbally and in writing with consistency and clarity, dealing pleasantly and effectively with a wide range of people of different ages, ethnicities and cultures in potentially emotionally charged situations Cultural Sensitivity - promotes an inclusive environment Problem Solving - able to analyze situations, identify key issues, develop and implement practical solutions in complex situations and mitigate safety concerns using the available tools and information to support decisions and solutions Professionalism - demonstrates professional standards of conduct Outcomes Oriented - able to focus on desired outcomes using a solution-focused approach Teamwork - works cooperatively and effectively with others and participates actively in group activities fostering a team environment Flexibility; able to respond appropriately to changing working conditions and scheduling

Job Duties:

Create and maintain a normalized living environment that is safe and secure Provide consistent structure with reasonable expectations Respect and protect the rights of clients, including privacy, dignity, independence, autonomy and self- determination and the choice and practice of individual values, beliefs, religion, and cultural practices. Maintain appropriate personal boundaries Maintain professional appearance, demeanor, and attitude at all times Model and encourage the development of adaptive skills including anger management, conflict resolution and problem-solving Encourage open communication, listen, encourage, nurture and validate feelings Support the implementation of service plans and report progress Implement safety plans and de-escalate and contain serious maladaptive behavior to ensure all clients and staff are safe and to limit destruction of property using Understanding and Managing Aggressive Behavior techniques Act as an advocate for youth as necessary Dispense medications following proper procedure and reporting requirements Support clients and the teacher in the residentially based classroom Participate in recreation, craft and social activities which may involve transporting clients Record information using logs books, write reports, track petty cash expenditures Maintain professional appearance, demeanour, and attitude at all times Report any known or suspected incidents of abuse to the proper authorities Work cooperatively with collateral agencies Perform household duties including grocery shopping, cooking, laundry, minor repairs, decorating with and for clients Attend and participate in team meetings, in-service trainings, and professional development opportunities Participate in supervision as well as annual performance reviews

Job Requirements:

At a minimum, a diploma in a Child and Youth Care, Social Service or Human Services Worker program from a provincially recognized college or an equivalent as determined by the agency using the
OCSWSSW Registered Social Service Worker equivalents.

Related experience and ability to work with children, youth and their families/caregivers Clear police check and vulnerable sector screening Valid Class G driver's license with a clean driving abstract Valid UMAB, CPR and First Aid Certification

Working Conditions:

Work hours and schedules set by the Supervisor and as described in the Collective Agreement including days, afternoons, nights, weekends, and statutory holidays Perform work in various program settings including the live-in treatment setting, agency vehicle, classroom, or in the community. Duties are frequently conducted outdoors during all seasons. Use an agency credit card, retaining and submitting receipts Drive agency vehicle as necessary Maintain certifications in UMAB and Standard First Aid/CPR Intermittent physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, lifting, and supporting clients
The above job description reflects the major aspects of the job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements inherent in the job. All positions may be assigned other job-related duties as required from time to time.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $24.51 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:

Minden Hills, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person