Temporary Part Time Respite Support Staff

1 week ago

London, Canada The Salvation Army Full time

The Respite Program supports adults and children with intellectual disabilities and their families offering different program options to meet individual need.

Respite Support Staff provide care for children, youth and adults with a diagnosed Intellectual disability. Services include Centre-Based Respite, Residential Care, Summer Programs and Day Programs.

This position is best suited for someone that can fulfill our pledge to encourage participant independence, advocate for community inclusion, foster friendships and provide positive role modeling.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**Client Services**:

- Responsible to ensure that needs of program participants are met i.e. physically, emotionally, medically, and behaviorally.
- Contribute to the planning and facilitation of recreation & leisure activities and community outings (appropriate to age, skill level and interests) which provide opportunities to promote inclusion in the community.
- Advocate on the behalf of the program participants to promote health and well-being.
- Ensure that participants follow through on personal care routines and routines of daily living.
- Provide intervention for any behavioral challenges.
- Liaise with parents, caregivers, community partners as required.
- Responsible for transportation of participants in the program vehicles.
- Prepare and distribute meals, snacks/nourishments as outlined on the approved menu.
- Complete for house maintenance duties as outlined under “shift responsibilities” as well as the organization and maintenance of property and program supplies.

**Communication/Administration**:

- Ensure proper recording in the daily log, shift change book, anecdotal recordings, incident reports, restraint forms, etc.
- Report any identified needs to team members, Respite Program Supervisor and/or on -call designate and parent/usual caregiver.
- Maintenance and updating of participant records and other program documentation.

**Human Resources**:

- Provide support and direction to casual/relief staff, new staff/volunteers/students.
- Assume shift coordinator tasks as assigned.

**Property**:

- Report any property damage, mechanical breakdown of equipment and/or repairs needed in the program.

**Shift Coordinator Responsibilities**:
**Note**: When assigned shift coordinator responsibilities a per hour allowance will be provided.
- Responsible for dispensing medication and ensuring that all medication charting is completed in compliance with established agency policies.
- Required to complete safety checks, logbook recordings, intake and discharge functions.

Perform other position related duties as required.

**Working Conditions**:

- This is a **temporary part-time position ending on April 30, 2025** and working **13-15 hours per week**. The shifts are as follows, however flexibility to meet program needs is required.
- Weekend # 1 Friday, 6pm-11pm and Saturday, 3pm-11pm
- Weekend #2 Saturday, 7am-3pm and Sunday, 8am-3pm
- The expected start date for this position is **December 1, 2024**.
- The Supervisor will set the hours of work and work schedule.
- Some travel is associated with this position.
- Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs.
- Frequent lifting, twisting, bending, crouching, reaching, pushing and pulling.
- Walking and standing for long periods.
- Some kneeling, running may be required.

**QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS**:

- Completed two (2) years of Community College in related education (Developmental Service Worker diploma, Child and Youth Worker diploma or equivalent) in the area of developmental disabilities.
- Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification.
- Current First Aid & CPR Certification.
- Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.

**EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE**:

- Minimum of one (1) year of prior related experience, including direct care work in a social service setting; dealing with crises.

**SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES**:

- Uphold all Salvation Army policies, directives, and operating guidelines as contained in the Policy Manual of The Salvation Army London Village.
- Work within the legal standards of the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 and Services and Supports to Promote the Social Inclusion of Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act, 2008).
- Participate in participant specific and/or program specific training as required.
- Mandatory attendance at scheduled staff meetings.
- Treat the property of The Salvation Army with due care and caution.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and exercise good judgement.
- Ability to work independently and participate as an active and responsible team member in a cooperative team environment.
- Participate in mandatory orientation training, on-going professional development and training.
- Participate in regular supervision and performance appraisal process.
- Ensure that all certifications are maintained as requi

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