Respite Worker

**Are you looking for a job where you can make a meaningful difference in someone's life? At Connections Behaviour Consulting, our Respite Workers provide support to children and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder and various developmental disabilities.**

**Respite workers provide care in the family residence or community. This includes: attending day camps, planning fun outings, and assisting with adaptive skills at home.**

**Department**: Respite

**Reports to**: Agency supervisors

**Availability**:Friday and Saturday; Weekend availability

**Why Join our Team**:

- Make a meaningful contribution to someone’s life
- Positive work environment that supports a balanced life
- Career development and internal growth opportunities
- Competitive pay

**Minimum Qualifications**:

- Qualifications:_
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- A clear vulnerable sector criminal record check
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs
- Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle
- A minimum of 1 year experience in working with children, adolescents, and/or adults with special needs
- Education in psychology, special education, or a related field AND/OR a college diploma in ABA, special education, or a related field is considered an asset
- Knowledge of:_
- Personal care and domestic skills
- Autism and developmental disabilities
- Interpersonal skills needed to manage crisis situations
- English grammar, punctuation, and spelling
- Bilingual applicants strongly encouraged to apply
- Skills and Abilities to:_
- Plan enjoyable activities
- Take initiative and be flexible
- Be compassionate, trustworthy, patient and reliable
- Assess situations and make proper judgments
- Objectively analyze crisis situations
- Respond quickly to emergency situations
- Communicate effectively and make recommendations to various agency staff and outside professionals, group, or individuals
- Communicate effectively in both oral and written form with a diverse group of clients, parents/caregivers, school personnel, and other agency staff
- Work independently and make decisions within the framework of established guidelines
- Follow guidance from senior staff
- Work with a diverse team of professionals in a respectful manner

**Job Duties**:

- Provide respite care for children with exceptionalities within their home and community
- Plan and execute activities that are enjoyable to the client
- Assist with personal care of clients as needed (feeding, toileting, etc.)
- Maintain a clear understanding of the rules of the home
- Follow Connections Behaviour Consulting policies and procedures
- Attend staff meetings as required
- Collect descriptive data of challenging behaviours
- Maintain respect and confidentiality for all clients
- Maintain and protect the well-being of all clients while providing care and when emergency crisis situations arise
- Accurately maintain written records and notes
- Work a schedule which may incorporate providing services to multiple families
- Communicate professionally with customers, guardians, parents and supervisors
- Effectively and promptly communicate with supervisor in the event of an unusual occurrence or crisis situation within 24 hours of the event
- Other job duties as assigned by the supervisor

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: $18.00-$21.00 per hour

Work Location: In person