Job Description

Looking for enthusiastic Support Workers with a drive to make a difference in the lives of young adults
Cedar Heights Residential Living has recently opened a new residence near Wasaga Beach and is looking for caring, creative, professional and adaptive employees to be a part of a fantastic opportunity to build a program from the ground up.

The Company: Cedar Heights specializes in working with individuals diagnosed with ASD, FASD, and brain-based disabilities. Residential Support Workers provide our young adults with high levels of support and supervision in all areas of daily living including; education, behaviour management, community involvement and recreation.

• We believe in evidence-based models that provide the individuals in our care with the most advantageous opportunities for personal growth.

The Position: We’re currently looking for candidates to fill all positions (full-time, part-time, casual, overnight).

• We offer both onsite and off-site training.
• Opportunities to participate in various workshops to further develop skills and knowledge on how to better support our residents.

Requirements:

• Post-secondary degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Child and Youth Worker or other related fields
• Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector
• Current First Aid/CPR
• $1,000,000 Liability Automobile InsuranceValid Driver's License
• Minimum two years experience in related field
• C.P.I., and/or Medication/Pharmacology training an asset

Responsibilities:

• The Residential Support Worker provides onsite, client-centered day programming. Staff are responsible for assisting the residents in the participation of Life Skills Training, Personal and Self-Help Training, Arts & Crafts, Recreation and Leisure, as well as Home Schooling Programs in various subject areas. Community integration is also a strong focus of the program.

The Location:

• The new location is based in Stayner, Ontario:
• 15 minutes from Angus
• 20 mins from Wasaga Beach
• 20 mins from Collingwood
• 30 mins from Barrie

Why Should You Apply?

• Cedar Heights Residential Living offers a dynamic workplace in a rapidly growing organization
• We are so close to the beach!