Behavioural Support Worker

4 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada VHA Home HealthCare Full time
Description:

VHA Home HealthCare (VHA) is one of the largest not-for-profit home care providers in Ontario. Our team is made up of close to 3,000 caring and committed professionals who love what they do. Our providers tell us: “Home care is where I can truly make a difference. There is such a sense of accomplishment from helping people live independently at home.” Our teams work together to provide high quality, client-centred care to those who need it most in their homes, schools, retirement homes and other community settings. Many of our team members manage their own schedules in the community and they say, “The freedom and flexibility can’t be beat.” Providers form meaningful bonds with the clients and families they serve over time and are supported by a diverse regional team and beneficial home office programs. Team members tell us “I love the inclusive culture. I feel welcome and at home.” View more comments from VHA clients and their family members.

We are seeking a Behavioural Support Worker in Toronto

What will be your role?

The Behavioural Support Worker position is responsible for providing direct support to clients/families that meet the criteria for VHA Home HealthCare and partners. This program is designed to support families in need of respite care for their children/youth with autism spectrum disorder and/or Neurodevelopmental conditions. In this role you will be dealing with children and youth referred to the program who may have a range of extensive behavioral, developmental, mental health, medical needs and social vulnerabilities by providing respite relief to parents/families directly in the family home.

The Behavioural Support Worker will be planning and implementing activities according to the individualized care plan that meets the person’s recreational, and leisure needs while maintaining a safe environment. They will also be required to participate in collaborative care meetings with the interdisciplinary team, the client (where appropriate) and the client’s caregivers at various intervals.

  What makes VHA’s compensation unique?

Benefits and pension plan for permanent eligible employees Compensation for education and professional development VHA is a leading learning organization so we can provide you with comprehensive orientation and training at the start and throughout your career Mentorship and peer support Career development opportunities Employee and family assistance program Wellness resources Perks & discounts Staff & service provider events 

Required Qualifications:

Degree or diploma in a health-related field, such as Social Work/Social Service Work, Child and Youth Worker, Developmental Service Worker. CPR, First Aid, Non-Violent Crisis Prevention and Intervention (NVCPI) certification required. Minimum 2 years clinical experience will be ideal. Experience working directly with children and/or youth with significant needs and challenges affecting social, emotional, behavioral, communicative and/or developmental functioning.

COVID-19 Vaccination

PLEASE NOTE:  To protect the health and safety of our employees, clients, and their families, and to fully meet the requirements from all our funders and partners, VHA Home Healthcare requires that employees and service providers that participate in this specific program to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This means you have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine series approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization (copy of your Ministry of Health COVID-19 Vaccine Dose Administration Receipts or government vaccination passport will be required). VHA Home HealthCare will consider cases needing accommodation as stipulated by the Ontario Human Rights Code. 

Accommodation and VHA’s commitment to DEI

At VHA Home HealthCare (VHA), we passionately strive to uphold our commitments to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We champion inclusion and diversity in all parts of our organization and are strong believers that a diverse workforce is key to the ongoing and future success of VHA. We aim to review all applicants with fair and unbiased recruitment practices where opportunities are presented based on merits, skills, and experience. VHA is committed to providing reasonable accommodation and our services are accessible and sensitive to the needs of diverse groups. If you require any accommodation, please let us know in advance as we are happy to comply. 

 VHA is accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada; an RNAO Best Practice Spotlight Organization designate; and a founding member agency of United Way Greater Toronto. 

Thank you to everyone who applies. We will review applications as they are received. We’ll only be contacting those selected for further discussion.

In every role and at every level, we lead with purpose, build bonds that matter, and we’re passionate about providing spectacular care.



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