Respite Worker

5 months ago

Orangeville, Canada Dufferin Child & Family Services Full time

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

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

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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.

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**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

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DCAFS is committed to providing a recruitment and selection process that is both inclusive and free from barriers. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request, and will be provided in accordance with the **Ontario Human Rights Code** and the **Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act**

DCAFS requires all employees, contractors, students, and volunteers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, absent of a valid medical exemption

**Thank you for your interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.**

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**Role Location**:Dufferin

**Hours of Work**:Casual Part Time, Weekday and weekend availability required

**Salary Range**:$25.00-$28.00 per hour

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