Treatment Home Support Worker - Awake Nights

Overview

Since 1953, Empower Simcoe has specialized in providing a wide range of programs and services for people and families throughout Simcoe County. We are looking for innovative, passionate, and dedicated employees. Our inclusive culture empowers all of us to Be, Belong and Thrive. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference and feel proud of the work you do every day, you ve come to the right place.

Your future starts now at Empower Simcoe!

We are presently accepting resumes for a Permanent
Full-time
Treatment Home Support Worker Awake Nights to provide quality supports to individuals residing in the Treatment Home during the awake overnight shift. Follow identified strategies in treatment plans to meet the direct needs of the individuals living in the home, in accordance with the policies and procedures of Empower Simcoe and legislative requirements.

• Work up to 42 hours per week, working 12-hour shifts;
• Required to work weekends and public holidays as scheduled;
• Minimum starting rate of pay is $33.83 per hour;
• Employer paid confidential EAP program for you and your family members;

• Following the successful completion of a 3-month probationary period:
  Employer paid Benefits (life insurance, short- and long-term disability benefits, health and dental);
• Group RRSP plan with Employer matched benefit up to 5% of gross earnings biweekly;
• Employer paid sick, personal leave and vacation hours.

• Community College Diploma in Social Services or a closely related field from an acceptable accredited college. Educational focus in Behavioural Sciences, Psychology, Police Foundations, Child and Youth Worker, Developmental Services Worker, Social Services Worker, etc.
• Registered Behavioural Technician certificate is an asset
• Minimum of two (2) years recent full-time work experience supporting hard to serve adults with complex care needs in community residential settings
• Experience supporting people with behaviour management techniques is an asset
• Experience supporting teams with the implementation of clinical and/or treatment plans in collaboration with leadership, community partners and families
• Extensive experience in supporting persons through applied behaviour management techniques is a critical part of this role

• Demonstrate the ability to respond effectively and calmly in crisis situations through various approved verbal de-escalation and physical intervention techniques. Position requires considerable physical interventions involving frequent bending, turning, twisting, and kneeling in response to crisis behaviour
• Ability to work under pressure
• Proficient in the administration of first aid, CPR, NVCI, and medication dispensing
• Valid class G driver s license and own reliable transportation to be used in the course of employment
• Must be prepared to work flexible hours as required

• Acting as part of the support team for individuals supported
• Demonstrating a clear understanding of the requirements for data collection and implementation for all treatment plans
• Participating in the supported individuals  goal planning in accordance with the desire of the individual and in conjunction with the Site Coordinator and Supervisor
• Implementing the individual Support Plan (ISP) in conjunction with the individual and their team; assist the individual to attain the goals stated in their ISP
• Fostering the independence of those supported in the program and actively participate in transition planning for people supported and their families
• Acting as an appropriate role model
• Demonstrating a clear understanding of standards and ability to apply SMG techniques in preventing and managing behavioural crises, personal safety and SMG physical intervention techniques as outlined in SMG training
• Ensuring attendance and successful completion of SMG training at a minimum of once a year or more frequently as determined by Supervisor
• Demonstrating a clear understanding to ensure implementation of all safety protocols for each person supported ensuring the health and safety of people supported,…