Group Home Support Specialist

5 days ago

Port Perry, Canada Kinnect Support Full time

**About Kinnect Support Services**

Kinnect Support Services is a trusted partner in social care, providing skilled and compassionate relief staff to organizations across Ontario. We support children, youth, and adults with behavioral, emotional, physical, developmental, and psychiatric challenges. Our goal is to enhance the well-being, independence, and quality of life of those we serve across diverse care settings.

**Position: Group Home Support Specialist (Part-Time & Temporary Full-Time)**

We are currently seeking dedicated and experienced **Group Home Support Specialists** for **part-time** and **temporary full-time assignments** supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and complex needs. You will work in group home and community-based settings, playing a key role in providing consistent care, behavioral support, and promoting client independence.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Implement individualized support plans tailored to each client’s needs
- Assist with daily living activities, including hygiene, dressing, grooming, and meals
- Provide behavioral and emotional support, including crisis intervention when required
- Promote independence and support meaningful community engagement
- Assist clients in expressing themselves and achieving personal goals
- Maintain clear, accurate documentation of daily activities and progress
- Foster a clean, safe, and supportive living environment
- Collaborate with care teams to ensure consistent, person-centered care

**What We’re Looking For**

**Education & Experience**
- Diploma or Degree in **Developmental Services Worker (DSW)**, **Social Service Worker (SSW)**, or a related field (required)
- Minimum **1 year of experience** supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, Autism, mental health challenges, or behavioral needs (preferably in residential/group home settings)

**Certifications & Requirements**
- Valid **Standard First Aid & CPR Level C** (required)
- Valid or willingness to obtain **SMG** (Supporting Management of Aggressive Behaviour) or **UMAB** (Understanding and Managing Aggressive Behaviour) certification (required)
- Recent **Vulnerable Sector Check** (within 6 months or willingness to obtain)
- **Up-to-date immunizations**, recent **TB test**, and minimum **2 doses of COVID-19 vaccine** (required)

**Key Skills & Attributes**
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Empathetic and strengths-based approach to care
- Culturally sensitive and inclusive of diverse backgrounds
- Reliable, proactive, and collaborative
- Effective in problem-solving and de-escalation techniques
- Organized and able to adapt in high-pressure situations
- Physically able to support clients with mobility and personal care
- **Reliable transportation is required**

**Why Work With Kinnect?**
- Flexible **part-time scheduling** based on your availability
- Opportunities for **temporary full-time placements** based on agency needs
- Supportive, inclusive, and team-driven environment
- Opportunities to work with a range of client populations
- A meaningful role where your work makes a real difference every day

**How to Apply**

To apply, please send your **resume**, **relevant certifications**, and a **cover letter** to:
**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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