Job Description

Sunbeam Community & Developmental Services

is a non-profit, multi-site, multi-faceted organization that is committed to serving children, youth, adults, and seniors living with complex developmental, intellectual, behavioural, and/or physical disabilities.

Community Living Services (CLS) is one of three operating divisions of Sunbeam. CLS operates 21 residential care homes (group homes) and overnight respite sites, as well as a day programming, passport funded activities and a variety of therapeutic support services, resources and amenities for residential and community clients.

Responsibilities:

As a member of a support team, Community Living staff in our group homes will work in conjunction with a Multi-Disciplinary team to ensure a welcoming, safe and healthy living environment for clients including those with challenging aggressive behaviours. You will be required to assist clients with: Developmental Programming, Community Outings, Activities of Daily Living, Behaviour Interventions and Medication Administration.

Qualifications:

Diploma/Degree in Social Services (DSW, PSW, CYW, Autism and Behavioural Sciences). Related experience is preferred. Will consider equivalent combination of education and experience Knowledge and experience in supporting individuals with Developmental Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Dual Diagnosis, Autism, Challenging and Aggressive Behaviours and Complex Medical Needs considered an asset Experience and flexibility in providing support to individuals with severe emotional and behavioural difficulties Experience with facilitating and supporting Person Centered Planning Proficient use of Microsoft Office programs, electronic record keeping and data collection systems Must be comfortable entering a shallow chlorinated swimming pool and supporting individuals at indoor/outdoor community events Current Certification in First Aid/CPR Must have a valid Ontario Driver's License (G2 minimum) and willingness to drive any of the agency vehicles (including highway driving/driving out of town) Able to successfully complete and provide a current Police Vulnerable Sector Check

Able to commit to working up to three shifts per week/up to 24 hours per week (must be available for a variety of shifts: nights, evenings, afternoons, and days) and two out of three weekends

Experiencing working with trauma and at-risk youth a strong asset

What We Offer:

EAP available immediately to staff and their family Employee/Employer contribution to Nursing Home and Related Industries Pension Plan

Opportunities for Full-Time Employment

We are currently hiring for 4 vacancies.

No agencies please.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $31.10 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 24 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Employee assistance program On-site parking
Application question(s):

Part of the role involves transporting the people we serve in the community driving a weheelchair accessible van. Extensive training is provided. Are you comfortable driving such a vehicle? Are you comfortable with driving on highways? Are you comfortable providing personal care (dressing, bathing, showering, toileting, brief changes, feeding, etc.) to people served? One therapy we offer to the people we serve is a chlorinated pool they can use (depth of 4 feet maximum). Are you comfortable entering the pool with them? Can you commit to being available to work 2 out of 3 weekends (could be back to back weekends)? Do you have full availability to be scheduled throughout the week (Monday-Sunday, days/evenings/nights)? Are you available to work up to 3 shifts (up to 24 hours) per week? Our orientation is scheduled Monday to Friday, in class, day time hours. Are you able to attend for the full week of training? Have you ever been employed by Sunbeam Community? Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence for which you have not been pardoned?
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (G or G2) (required) First Aid and CPR training (preferred)
Work Location: In person