Job Description

Seeking Full-Time/ Part-Time/ Weekends

We are a private company that provides in-home and out of home support for youth and adults. We are currently adding members to our team in the Sarnia-Lambton area who have a variety of developmental and emotional needs. Applicants should have experience in child and youth care, and the willingness to continue to learn in this challenging but rewarding career field.

All applicants must demonstrate the ability to work well both independently and as part of a team, have effective crisis intervention skills, communicate successfully and interact positively with clients and their families.

This position requires:

Post Graduate Degree such as Early Childhood Education, Developmental Service Worker, Social Service Worker, Child and Youth Worker or equivalent
Experience working with individuals with special needs
Effective communication skills
Knowledge and/or experience with adult mental health
Experience supporting suicidal ideations
Commitment to providing quality life experiences in home and in the community
Ability to learn and apply behavioural strategies
First Aid, CPR certification
Must possess CPI or be willing to obtain it
Access to a vehicle and appropriate insurance
Ability to work evenings and weekends
Clear Broad Record Check
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 50 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

Day shift Evening shift Morning shift Night shift Weekends
Education:

DCS / DEC (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Flexible schedule
Application question(s):

Do you have previous experience working with people with developmental disabilities? Are you available on weekends? Are you comfortable supporting someone with suicidal ideations? Do you have experience understanding and managing behaviours?
Education:

DCS / DEC (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driviers Licence (required) CPR/First Aid Certification (preferred) NVCI (Non-Violent Crisis Prevention) (preferred)
Work Location: In person