Relief Residential Support Worker

**Who We Are**

Founded in 1889, **YWCA Hamilton** is known as one of Hamilton’s original social innovators and works from a feminist, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive framework. We are dedicated to strengthening women’s and girl’s voices, broadening their choices, building dynamic leadership and providing essential services that promote safe, inclusive and equitable communities.

**Position Description**

**Department**:Developmental Services

**Start Date**:Ongoing Posting

**Reports to**:Program Supervisor

**Location**:Hamilton, ON

**Hours of Work**:0-14 hours per week

This employee will work in an assigned primary 24-hour group living/supported living residence for adults with a developmental disability; who may also have behavioural challenges, mental health diagnosis and/or physical or complex medical needs. They will provide delivery of direct support services to all individuals within the residential setting, and ensure the physical and emotional well-being and safety/security of all individuals within the residence in alignment with YWCA Hamilton’s Mission and Vision Statements.
- In cooperation with program supervisor, full time staff and other part time and relief staff, will perform all duties and responsibilities in a productive, professional and cooperative manner which will contribute to the overall goals of the department and in keeping with general policies and guidelines of YWCA Hamilton.
- Ensure the physical and emotional well-being of individuals we support is maintained. Meet QAM Compliance and MCSS Legislation 299/10 Standards.
- Provide physical assistance/support as needed by individual in all areas of activities of daily living including but not limited to: physical lifting/transfers of residents, pushing/pulling mobility equipment/devices, bathing/toileting and hygiene routines, medication administration, meal preparation/feeding, chores/housekeeping, finances, socialization, recreation, and programming.
- All necessary administrative/documentation tasks are performed: client file documentation, implementation of behaviour support plans, behaviour data collection, daily logs, individual programming, checklists, chore lists, or other reports/tasks as assigned**.**:

- Support services offered will maintain or increase individual’s independent living skills and personal growth.

**Qualifications**
- Developmental Service Worker Diploma (DSW), Social Service Worker Diploma (SSW), currently enrolled in SSW program, Community Service Worker Diploma (CSW), Autism & Behaviour Sciences, Concurrent Disorders Diploma (PSW)
- Minimum 1-2 Years work experience in a residential group living setting
- Experience working with individuals who display challenging behaviours
- Emergency First Aid/CPR Certification, NVCI Training
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency with MS Office Applications including but not limited to: Word and Outlook
- Working from a feminist, anti-oppressive/anti-racist perspective
- French Language Skills an Asset
- Must be able to work designated schedule as assigned
- Excellent communication skills both verbal & written
- Must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Police Check or willingness to obtain at own cost
- Attend and participate in all YWCA Hamilton mandatory training
- Must be willing to provide a pre
- employment medical examination and annually thereafter
- Must have a valid Ontario Class G Driver’s License

**YWork for us?**

At **YWCA Hamilton**, we are intentional about fostering a workplace culture that values positive physical and emotional well-being through our values of Inclusivity, Equity, Community, Self-determination, and Accountability. We invest in our employees so that we can bring our values into the communities in which we live. We offer our employees:

- On-the-job training and professional development opportunities
- Staff fitness, aquatic, childcare and recreation discounts
- Opportunities to get involved in our community
- A competitive total rewards package

If you’re passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of women, children, and families every day, we would love for you to join our team

**_ Thank you for your interest in YWCA Hamilton._**

**_ _**_As part of _**_YWCA Hamilton_**_’s commitment to Access and Equity, we strive to represent the diverse communities that we serve. Individuals who are women, First Nations, Métis, immigrant, refugee, LGBTQ2S+; individuals with disAbilities; and individuals from racialized communities or other marginalized communities are encouraged to apply._
- _Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. Please inform us of any accommodation requests._