Day Program Assistant
6 months ago
**Some of the Duties**
- Facilitate a welcoming atmosphere within the Day Program and the L’Arche community.
- Commitment to the Vision and Mission of L’Arche as outlined in the International Charter of L’Arche, the Identity/Mission Statement of L’Arche in North America, The Key Elements of a L’Arche Community, and the mission and mandate of the local L’Arche community. Full support of the goals of L’Arche and of the activities facilitating the achievement of these goals is expected.
- Develop healthy, respectful, and appropriate relationships of mutuality with persons with disabilities and all other members of the Community.
- Uphold the traditions of the Day Program and of the Community. This includes maintaining an environment that is familiar, comfortable, and culturally appropriate to persons with disabilities
- Demonstrate respect for the spiritual life of the Day Program, Community, and each individual.
**Some of the Responsibilities**
- 1:1 Support 32.5 hours a week for an individual in their residence.
- Plan with the Day Program Team Leader and the Programs Coordinator the client’s weekly community access schedule.
- Join the Day Program for occasional outings, but mainly support the client in the community.
- Assist in personal care of program participants as needed ensuring that the individual has appropriate personal and private space.
- Facilitate the wellness of program participants by attending as needed to their physical, intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and recreational needs.
- Together with the Programs Coordinator and the Day Program Leader, participate in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of individualized person-centered programs. These programs support the goals identified in each person’s Annual Review. They may also include a Behaviour Support Plan.
- Supervise and mediate conflicts involving people with disabilities.
- Demonstrate a commitment to advocate for the integration of people with disabilities in the L’Arche Community and the larger society.
- Delegate responsibilities as necessary.
**Qualifications**
- Abuse Prevention and Response Protocol, Protection of Persons in Care Act, and the L’Arche community’s Abuse Policy an asset
- Restrictive Procedures Training an asset
- Must have previous experience with an individual with complex needs.
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) an asset
- Proof of First Aid/CPR this is mandatory
- Medication administration training an asset
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship skills, active listener
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Can remain calm, and focused on times of uncertainty and crisis, and can give clear directions
- Experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in all areas, including personal hygiene, and the ability to lift and transfer.
- Valid driver’s license, and excellent driving record this is mandatory.
- Must have own transportation, and liability insurance that covers the transportation of the client.
- Clear police check including vulnerable sector screening.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Please note, only those legally eligible to work in Canada and those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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