Job Description

Respite Worker

Job Location:

Brantford

Program:

Mental Health Programs - Respite Services

Job Type:

Part Time (Flexible hours including evenings and weekends)

Number of Positions:

1

Salary:

$23.94/ hour

Start Date:

ASAP

Application Deadline:

Until Filled

Reports To:

Program Manager

What We Do:

Woodview Mental Health & Autism Services offers a broad spectrum of services for children, youth and their families facing mental health challenges. We work in direct partnership with children, youth and their families as well as with schools and social service agencies to ensure families are receiving the support they need, when and where they need it."We are committed to providing individualized, client-centered services and supports based on our values of accountability, respecting others, working together, leading, innovation and learning and our commitment to staff".Woodview goes above and beyond to engage individuals and families by providing high quality mental health and autism services and supports that inspires hope and strengthens lives.

Employees Receive:

A meaningful job that inspires hope and strengthens lives A positive culture and supportive environment that offers flexibility A commitment to wellness in the workplace as well as ongoing professional development and training opportunities A generous vacation entitlement, employees can expect to receive 2-3 weeks paid vacation to start)

Become a Respite Worker

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You could make a BIG difference in the life of a child or youth with a mental health and/or developmental concern (& their family)! Are you reliable, flexible & creative?

- Do you have experience working with children and youth? -

-Can you work early mornings OR late evenings, and/or weekends? (We have a flexible schedule)

Position Summary:

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Providing home and community goal-based respite supports for children and youth in Brantford, (ages 0 - 18) identified with complex mental health needs, and their families. Utilize strategies to prevent challenging behaviours, implement strategies to de-escalate challenging behaviours Provide opportunities for activities in the home, community and centre To implement individualized goal-focused respite supports in collaboration with Woodview clinician's and community partners to provide comprehensive support Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of job (written/verbal/implied). Able to work independently and with other staff throughout the respite session; as well as collaboratively within an inter-disciplinary team. Demonstrate confidence, self-direction, autonomy, and sound judgement in the role.

Qualifications:

Valid G driver's license and daily use of a reliable vehicle with the ability to transport clients is a requirement

Must have or be working towards Child & Youth Worker (CYW) diploma, Developmental Support Worker (DSW), Social Service Worker (SSW), Autism Behavioural Sciences (ABS) certificate or relevant education and/or experience Minimum 2 year's experience in children's mental health (or related field) and working with families A demonstrated ability to work from a strength-based, collaborative perspective with clients and families Sound knowledge and/or experience in the mental health field and an ability to manage the emotional and behavioural needs of clients Strong ability to communicate concise, accurate information in verbal and written reporting Current certification in first aid and CPR NVCI and ASIST certification an asset Knowledge of DBT, CBT and Applied Behaviour Analysis an asset Current Vulnerable Sector Screening (police check) valid within the last 6 months Strong organizational, problem solving and decision-making skills Computer skills French as a Second Language (FSL) is considered an asset

Scheduling:

-Monday 2:45pm - 7pm

-Wednesday 2:45pm - 7pm

-Friday 2:45pm - 7pm

-Saturday 12pm-5pm

The hours are on an ongoing basis (subject to change based on client's needs and availability)

Bonus (Optional): You can also work additional hours to support the respite clients, and our clients also have needs for respite services on stat holidays, summer break, March break, winter break and PD Days throughout the school year.

How To Apply

Please click the

'apply for job' button below

to submit your application or you are also welcome to email your resume to Christina Ferrell at

careers@woodview.ca

(including the job title "

Respite Worker- Part Time"

in the subject line).

Please refrain sending double applications for same role.

We thank all candidates but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Woodview welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including individuals within employment equity categories of women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and Indigenous persons, individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation and all groups protected by the Human Rights Code. Woodview is committed to employment equity and diversity and a positive and supportive environment.

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Pay: From $23.94 per hour

Benefits:

Commuter benefits Company events Flexible schedule Mileage reimbursement
Ability to commute/relocate:

Brantford, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person