Contract Night Awake Support

4 weeks ago


Kitchener, Canada KW Habilitation Full time

**LOCATION: Kitchener, ON**:
KW Habilitation is a local not-for-profit organization that provides a wide range of individualized services and supports to children with any special need and adults with developmental disabilities. We support individuals to live a fulfilling life which is fostered through preschool and early learning supports, respite services, residential services, community participation, and employment supports.

We are looking for an Awake Night Support to join our team and support people in their community. Successful applicants will demonstrate a strong commitment to person directed support and the vision of KW Habilitation: “A community where everyone belongs and participates”.

**Perks**
- Developmental Service Worker Apprenticeship Program Sponsor
- Paid on-the-job training
- Paid professional development opportunities
- Employee and Family Assistance Program for all staff, their partners, and dependents
- Discounted rates on home and auto insurance
- Fun and engaging workplace

**Responsibilities**
- Providing respectful and supportive personal care
- Providing lifts and transfers as necessary
- Promoting people’s skills and abilities
- Providing opportunities and education for growth and development
- Honouring personal choice and informed decision-making
- Implementing individualized routines that are patterned to reflect typical life experiences and which involve people to the highest degree possible

**Requirements**:

- Post-Secondary education in Human Services, or enrolled in a post-secondary institution and attending school.
- Six months related experience (experience working/volunteering with people who have a developmental disability preferred).
- Able to provide physical assistance where applicable (e.g., lifting, transfers) and behavioural support as required.
- Able to implement positive behavioral approaches, work as an integral part of the team, and demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills.
- Able to demonstrate creative problem-solving and decision-making, initiative, resilience, and collaboration.
- Commitment to providing person directed support, fostering independence, and advocating for others.
- Current First Aid, NVCI, and computer skills are also essential qualifications.

**Start Date**: September 18, 2023 (6-month contract)
**Hours**: Weeknights 11:00pm - 7:00am
**Rate of Pay**: $22.49 - 24.65 hourly

**Applicants must submit a résumé and cover letter with a summary of relevant qualifications and their reason for interest by Monday, September 4, 2023 to**:
KW Habilitation
ATTN: - Selena Koprnicky Manager of Inclusive Living
99 Ottawa Street South
Kitchener, ON. N2G 3S8

Job ID: 239482



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