Support Worker

**Title**Complex Services Support Worker

**Wage**$25.00/hour

**Job Type**Casual/Hourly (minimum 3hrs/wk. commitment)

**Shift Details**: Priority hiring for afterschool hours and weekends. Additional hours may be available based on support matching.

**Start Date**ASAP

**Number of Positions**Multiple - posting open on going due to agency growth.

**Deadline**Until Filled

**Location**Niagara Region

**Company Info**:
Niagara Care Connects (NCC) is a company committed to serving those in need across the Niagara Region. Our goal is to provide high-quality, person-centered and evidence-based support to individuals with Developmental Disabilities and/or Complex Mental Health needs of all ages.

We offer direct and transitional services across many settings including hospital, clinical, residential, and community environments. Niagara Care Connects is an equal opportunity employer and service provider, committed to non-discriminatory service and employment opportunities.

**Top benefits or perks**:
As a team member at Niagara Care Connects, you’ll enjoy the following opportunities:

- Opportunity to enhance the lives of those in need.
- Supportive management committed to work-life balance.
- A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Flexible hours based on your own availability.
- Professional Growth and Development opportunities.
- Coverage under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board.

**Job Expectations**:

- Supporting the social and emotional engagement and growth of individuals accessing services (ages ranging from 4-65+)
- Ensuring the fulfillment of individual outcomes and needs as outlined in support plans.
- Working closely and collaboratively with families, team members and other community service providers.
- Providing personal care to youth and adults i.e., hygiene, toileting, eating, and changing.
- Providing evidence based behavioural supports to individuals with complex support needs.
- Ability to work autonomously and as an individual collaborator.
- Ability to adapt and learn new skills in a flexible work environment.
- Strict adherence to health, safety and risk management policies.
- Complete accurate notes, behavioural tracking, reports and other necessary documentation.

**Qualifications**:

- Have or be working towards a Post Secondary Degree or Diploma in Social Services, Psychology, Child and Youth Care, Education, or related fields.
- Experience providing supports to youth and adults who have high risk and challenging behaviour support needs.
- Experience supporting youth and adults with Developmental Disabilities and Complex Mental Health.
- A demonstrated ability to work independently across multiple environments without significant oversight.
- A demonstrated ability to plan recreational activities, manage small budgets, complete in the moment risk assessments and problem solving and follow clinical plans.
- A demonstrated ability to provide person-centered, strength-based support in collaboration with persons receiving services and their families.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience supporting individuals with ASD, and FASD is considered an asset.
- Knowledge of ABA, DBT, CBT ASIST and NVCI are considered an asset.

**Additional Requirements**:

- Current First Aid and CPR
- Current Police Vulnerable Sector Check
- Valid G Class Driver's License and Clean Drivers Abstract
- Valid insurance with $2 000 000 liability coverage and permission to use vehicle for work
- Reliable vehicle with ability to safely transport clients
- Medical clearance and proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be required at certain worksites.

**How to Apply**:
**We thank all applicants for their interest but only those who meet qualifications and are selected for an interview will be contacted.**

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $25.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement

Application question(s):

- Do you have a G license, reliable vehicle and insurance that permits you to transport clients?
- Are you available for relief/call in shifts?
- Are you available to work evenings and weekends (including Sundays)?
- Are you available Friday and Sunday weekly?
- Are you comfortable with both Medical and Behavioural Support needs for youth?

Work Location: On the road