Job Description

Nurturing Behaviours Inc. provides ABA & respite services to children & youth 2-18 years of age. Our respite services are provided within families homes, community locations, or our centre. Respite services are a completely separate service than our ABA therapy. Our goal is to provide respite services so parents/guardians can have a break to prevent burnout, as well as to provide the child/youth with a fun & safe environment. This position is a contract based role, that is part time. The role will require evenings & weekends & potentially holidays, with more potential daytime hours throughout the summer. There will be the opportunity for this position to become employee based, as well as to grow into more hours etc. This job is flexible, and can be worked around the respite workers schedule (perfect for students, or those looking for an additional part time job for evenings & weekends).

Key Responsibilities:

Provide 1:1 support to children & youth with developmental or physical disabilities Providing personal care as needed Provide transportation to the individual during respite (Ex: travel to a park, our Centre, etc.) Using appropriate emotional regulation and de-escalation strategies with youth as needed Planning activities and outings for youth in collaboration with caregivers Updating availability monthly Communicate well with families, the Respite Coordinator, and other team members. Update communication log and time sheets immediately following respite sessions Submit communication logs and time sheets to the Respite Coordinator by the required deadline
Skill/Qualifications:

Experience providing support to individuals with a disability Experience with personal care i.e. feeding and toileting Experience working with children Patient and reliable Strong communication skills Ability to work and problem-solve independently Education and training in a related field Access to a reliable vehicle (must provide proof of full G license & appropriate insurance) Clean driver's abstract Current copy of a clean criminal record & vulnerable sector search Standard First Aid Certification & some version of Safe Management Training (must provide proof of both; if applicant does not already have this, must be willing to acquire).
About the job:

Flexible schedules, priority for evenings and weekends, holiday workers needed Travel is involved to locations such as Strathroy, Lucan, Mt. Brydges, London, St. Thomas, Stratford, Ingersoll and Tillsonburg Please note this is an independently contracted position
Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress
Application question(s):

Do you have access to a reliable vehicle & G class license?
Work Location: On the road