Support Safety Specialist

2 weeks ago

Cambridge, Canada Jake's House Charity Full time

Position Type: 2-month contract in collaboration with Canada Summer Jobs with possibility of extension

Start Date: August 2nd, 2020

Reports: Director, Operations & Strategic Projects

Location: Cambridge

Industry: Not-for-profit

COMPANY PROFILE

Founded in 2004, Jake’s House is a Provincially and Federally funded Canadian charity with a mission to provide meaningful support to families living with autism across the country. Recognizing that more than any other single issue, families dealing with autism need a community, Jake’s House is committed to growing a strong network of people who understand and care - a family, determined to provide tangible solutions at every stage of life.

Specifically, Jake’s House supports individuals on the spectrum throughout their lifespans through four core initiatives: 1) Jake’s House Annual Holiday Parties, a 15-year tradition of bringing families together for a welcoming, fun and festive celebration; 2) Legends Mentoring Program, themed group mentoring workshops that provide youth with opportunities to learn skills, socialize and make friends; 3) Jake’s House Employment Mentoring, a program that supports the integration of young adults into the workforce; and 4) inclusive housing solutions, designed to address the growing housing gap in the autism community, giving more aging adults a place to call home.

**JOB OVERVIEW**

Jake’s House is looking for a safety focused Developmental Service Specialist for a two-month contract. The Developmental Service Worker will work closely withyou will work closely with individuals with developmental disabilities to provide support and assistance in a construction setting.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Assist individuals with developmental disabilities in performing construction-related tasks if needed.
- Evaluate individual strengths and weaknesses to determine appropriate task assignments.
- Ensure that individuals are equipped with proper safety equipment and follow's safety procedure before engaging in construction activities.
- Participate in regular safety training and be responsible for ensuring participants follow safety protocols.
- Track worker progress and provide regular feedback to Jake's House
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with participants and community partners

**REQUIRED SKILLS AND EDUCATION**
- Completion of a relevant program or equivalent experience in developmental services
- Experience in construction and/or ability to learn construction basics
- Ability to lift and maneuver heavy equipment and materials
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate and patient demeanor when working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Excellent written and verbal skills, who actively listens
- Strong work ethic, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively and is capable of handling multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel -advanced level, PowerPoint, etc.).

**IDEAL CANDIDATES (CULTURE FIT)**
- Kind and empathetic, understanding the families we support always come first
- Go-getter with a positive attitude, entrepreneurial spirit, and an eagerness to wear many hats
- Self-motivated, proactive, resourceful, and results-driven; little supervision required to achieve goals
- Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills
- Thrives in fast-growing, dynamic environments; able to multi-task on concurrent projects
- Positive, energetic, enthusiastic, passionate
- Committed, disciplined
- Compassionate, caring, understanding, genuine, strong 'family values"

Jake’s House is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating inclusive working environments for all employees.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 2 months

**Salary**: $18.00-$23.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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