Mental Health Residential Support Worker

Residential Support Worker (must have experience with mental health)

**ROTATIONS ARE A MIXTURE OF DAYS, EVENINGS, & WEEKENDS (EVERY 2ND WEEKEND)**

**WE DO NOT HAVE STRAIGHT DAYS OF MONDAY TO FRIDAY.**

**FULL TIME (70-80 hrs bi-weekly)**

**PART TIME (48 - 69 hrs bi-weekly)**

**Our main office is located in Orleans. Positions are for residences located in ORLEANS, RUSSELL, & NAVAN.**

By joining our team, you will be joining a diverse, inclusive, and passionate team of employees who are dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of the individuals we support.

We offer:

- **$26.20 per hour.**:

- **Ongoing learning and career development opportunities.**:

- **Membership in a matching RRSP program.**:

- **Extended Health, Dental and Vision Care.**:

- **Employee and Family Assistance Program.**:

- **Friendly, respectful, supportive, and inclusive work environment.**:

- **Free Parking.**

**NOTE: POSITIONS REQUIRE A VALID DRIVER'S LICENCE & VEHICLE.**

Innovative Community Support Services (ICSS) is a non-profit charitable organization that is committed to creating and providing families & individuals with innovative, high quality and cost-effective community-based programs and services that promote a strong sense of wellbeing while making a positive contribution to our culturally diversified community.

The Mental Health Residential Support Worker provides person-centered supports to individuals with a developmental disability, physical disability, challenging behaviours and/or a dual diagnosis in residential locations. The Residential Support Worker will work directly with individuals in helping set goals and making healthy life choices.

**Skills/Knowledge/Experience Required**:

- Experience with challenging behavioural, crisis-type situations is required.
- DSW, or relevant education and experience in the field.
- Experience with individualized plans.
- Cooking and cleaning skills preferrable.
- Ability to organize, plan, and prioritize work with mínimal supervision.
- Ability to set priorities to manage time within deadlines.
- Ability to follow direction and work as a member of a team.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and support new and unacquainted individuals with mínimal information.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Understand and promote the rights and responsibilities of the individuals.
- Work independently or within a team to prioritize and complete shift requirements while still meeting the individual’s needs.
- Provide support to individuals by carrying out duties and following their support plans, considering their choices, needs, and actively involving them.
- Participate in assessment, goal setting, and program planning for the individual.
- Provide support in areas of personal hygiene.
- Follow through with the individual’s prescribed dietary needs.
- May perform household cleaning duties.
- Develop and maintain respectful and positive cooperative working relationships to contribute to the integrated, seamless delivery of services from ICSS, including individuals, staff, families, etc.

**Conditions of Employment**:

- Possess a valid driver’s licence.
- Possess a driver’s abstract with less than four minor convictions and no serious convictions.
- Possess valid vehicle insurance.
- Must provide a clean Vulnerable Sector Police Check.
- Must provide a valid First Aid/CPR Level C certificate.
- Must provide a letter of good health and documentation indicating all up-to-date applicable immunizations.

**This job posting is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the agency.**

**Please include your resume as well as a cover letter outlining your accomplishments and indicating why you would be suitable for this position. Must have experience.**

**Positions are not suitable for personal support workers.**

**NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.**

**If you are searching for a rewarding career, ICSS is the place for you, and we want to hear from you**

**ICSS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $26.20 per hour

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift

Work Location: In person