Job Description

Make a lasting difference in your community.

If you want to give back to your community by sharing your time and caring for others, we have a role for you!

VON Family Supports Program is proud to offer Contracted Support Worker opportunities in our Special Services at Home and Passport Programs. Our Programs provide support to individuals with developmental disabilities and respite support to their families in London, Middlesex, Elgin and Oxford areas.

Support Worker Key Responsibilities:

Provide support to children with a developmental and/or physical disability and adults with a developmental disability Provide respite care Assist people to develop skills and independence Access various community activities Assist families and VON to develop and implement individual support plans

Skills/Qualifications required:

Experience providing support or care to individuals with a disability Education and training in related field is required (Ie. Developmental Service Worker, Early Childhood Education, etc.) Access to a vehicle for work purposes is required Patient, committed, reliable Ability to respect confidentiality and professional boundaries Excellent communication skills to engage with Clients, Client's family members and Case Coordinator on relevant plan information. Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team providing support Availability to work evenings and weekends is preferred

Other:

Work on a part-time self-employed, independently contracted basis. Hours will vary depending on individual plans Interested in providing support on a long-term basis (minimum of one year). A current and original copy of a satisfactory Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Search is required.

What we can offer you:

Flexible hours based on your preferred schedule. Whether you are looking for part-time work that is flexible or have limited availability, we find solutions that work best for you and our clients! Diverse Care - tailor your experience to your area of interest and expertise among our diverse range of clients requiring care.

Next steps:

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their resume to VON at the contact information below. Only those candidates selected for screening will be contacted.

Please direct resumes to Program Lead- Leah Davidson.

Once you submit your resume, you may be invited to an information session to learn more about the screening process for Support Worker opportunities. Successful candidates will be invited to complete our screening process.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00-$32.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress
Application question(s):

Do you have access to a vehicle? Do you have experience supporting people with disabilities?
Work Location: In person