Respite Worker

Dufferin Child and Family Services is a multi-service agency providing Children’s Mental Health, Child Protection and Developmental Support.

**The agency currently requires**:
**Casual Part-time - Respite Workers**

The respite worker will work with children, youth, and adults with exceptionalities. They will be providing support in the Dufferin region, working in the client’s home and the community.

**You **are seeking:

- A challenging role that offers flexibility, learning opportunities and work within a multi
- disciplinary team
- A unique opportunity to work in a progressive, multi-service agency in collaboration with community partners

**We **are seeking**:an innovative individual with the ability to:

- Promote community inclusion, independence and self-determinism for the people supported.
- Provide direct and indirect support to people as required by their personal support plans.
- Assist with personal care of clients as needed (feeding, toileting, etc.)
- Support people to identify, work towards and achieve their goals/personal outcomes.
- Plan and execute activities that are enjoyable to the people who receive support.
- Assess the person’s verbal and nonverbal communications skills, utilize alternative communication systems and techniques, as required, and encourage self-expression of the people who receive support.
- Maintain a clear understanding of the rules of the home.
- Collect descriptive data of challenging behaviours.
- Maintain and protect the well-being of all clients while providing care and when emergency crisis situations arise.
- Effectively and promptly communicate with your supervisor in the event of an unusual occurrence or crisis situation within 24 hours of the event.
- Maintain respect and confidentiality for all clients.
- Weekday and weekend availability required.

**Qualifications**:

- Diploma and/or degree from an accredited College and/or University in Human Services.
- (ECE, PSW, DSW, CYW, etc.). Equivalent experience with children with special needs will also be considered.
- Minimum of 1 year experience working with children, youth and adults with exceptionalities is required.
- Knowledge of autism and developmental disabilities.
- Valid Ontario Driver’s License (Class G or G2), and access to a reliable vehicle and car insurance.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
- A clear vulnerable sector, criminal record check.
- Good problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, non-verbal, written).
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and with families as necessary.
- Proficient in PC computer environment, MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and other software.
- Current Standard First Aid / Level A CPR Certificate required.

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $25.00-$27.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule

Schedule:

- Weekends as needed