Residential Support Worker-overnight

**Rate of Pay: Part Time $24 ($3hr Wage Enhancement included)**

**Jobs Available**:
Marsh Hill Homes is seeking **PART TIME OVERNIGHT AWAKES.**

Become part of a high performing and meaningful workplace that prioritizes the wellbeing of the people we support and the incredible staff that care for them. Marsh Hill Homes provides a supportive and collaborative community of professionals that deliver residential and day services for those living with complex special needs.

**Those we serve**:

- Marsh Hill Homes supports Transitional Aged Youth and Adults with Intellectual Disabilities, Complex Special Needs, and a range of Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Due to our unique and purpose-built environment we support individuals who may be hard to place in most community support settings._

This is a 3-person program with a supported independent living unit attached to the main program. The program will be housed in a beautiful residential home in Peterborough close to all services and amenities.

**Job Location**:Peterborough ON, Little Pete Program

**Position Status**: Part Time

**Hours of work: 8 11pm-7am**

**Support and Training: Training and ongoing support provided in**:
**- **Registered Behaviour Technician certification
- UMAB
- Quality Assurance Measures Training
- Medication Handling and Distribution
- Positive Behavioural Support Training

**Why Join our Team?**

MHH provides a genuinely caring and compassionate workplace where everyone takes pride in the services we deliver, something meaningful happens on daily basis for those who live and work in our environments.

**About the Role**:
DSP’s take the lead in the direct care of individuals supported by MHH. Staff are provided the resources, support, and guidance to ensure care is of the highest standard and creates meaningful interactions and experiences for staff and those we support. In this role DSP’s will:

- Provided primary care and supervision to individuals supported by MHH. Overnight support with supervision and any supports required throughout the night
- Support individuals with activities of daily living as required or directed.
- Ensure all household duties are complete and home is clean and kept to the Marsh Hill Homes standards
- Contribute solutions to barriers that may impact the quality of life of individuals we support and ensure individuals goals are met. Follow Behavioral Support Plans, Crisis Support Protocols as documented and directed.
- Administer Medication as required and trained.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with individuals supported their family, and care team.

**Beneficial Qualifications**:

- Completion of a Human Services Diploma from a Community College or University or a Personal Support Worker certificate from a Community College or Ministry approved private Career College and 1 year of related experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
- We will consider completion of OSS diploma and 1-3 years of related experience.
- Solid understanding of Developmental Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder and additional complex needs.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a caring approach to working with adults with a developmental disability.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience supporting individuals with daily care requirements, behaviour support plans and individual support plans.
- Ability and interest to be a positive member of a dynamic team.
- Must have the ability to physically support young adults and adults with complex needs.
- Ability to complete and perform Crisis Intervention training (UMAB) - training provided as part of employment.
- Understanding of Quality Assurance Measures an asset, training provided.
- Valid driver’s License with a G designation.
- Valid CPR and First Aid Certification.
- Successful completion of a VSS police check.
- Medical clearance in accordance with MHHCL policy on pre-employment medicals.

**What you can expect from us**:
MHH takes great pride in creating positive workplaces that provide ongoing support and coaching to ensure staff are fully equipped to succeed and grow within our organization. We work to ensure we are leaders in providing compensation and benefits for our staff that recognizes the value and skills they bring to our programs. MHH is looking for _**compassionate, empathetic, and motivated professionals that are seeking to spend their workday in a positive and meaningful place.**_

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Night shift

Application question(s):

- Must have own vehicle
- weekend transportation on bus route does not match the shifts on weekends.
- This is not a PSW or nursing position. You require the experience stated in the posting SSW, CYW, DSW.

**Experience**:

- HIGH BEHAVIOUR youth with complex disabilities: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person