About the role
Responsibilities
Children’s Support Specialists will provide direct, front-line support to clients in their home or in the community. Depending on the needs of the individual, Children’s Support Specialists may be required to provide behavioral supports, emotional supports, personal care, home maintenance (including cooking and laundry), medication administration, support with community activities (including educational classes, volunteer work, leisure and social activities), or other specialized supports as needed. Typical shifts during the week may include evening shifts (2pm-10pm) and overnight shifts (9pm-9am). Typical weekend shifts could include day and evening shifts (9am-3pm, 3pm-9pm or 9am-9pm) and overnight shifts (9pm-9am).
Typical Schedule
We have several shifts available to suit all lifestyles! Shifts typically fall between 15:00-21:00 and 09:00-21:00 (weekends) and 21:00-09:00 (overnights). We have shifts during weekdays, weekends, and overnight, though preference will be given to those with weekend availability. Daytime shifts are also offered on Fridays and during school breaks. We offer a variety of full-time, part-time, and relief opportunities, with the option to pick up additional shifts. We support individuals in all quadrants of the city (NE, NW, SE, SW).
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience working with developmental disabilities and/or mental health challenges
- Post-Secondary education in a related field preferred (e.g. Human Services, Social Work, Psychology etc.)
- Experience providing behavioral supports to clients
- Experience providing personal care (e.g. assisting with bathing or toileting and personal hygiene)
- Ability to work in a team environment
About Supported Lifestyles Ltd.
Mission Statement: To provide personalized support to assist people with disabilities to establish a fulfilling lifestyle within the community.
Agency Philosophy: We value each person as they are, with strengths, needs, and potential. We believe that people will grow in ways they wish, when assistance is given along with the chance to learn from life experiences.
We feel that all people have the right to follow their chosen lifestyle. We believe in supporting people to make informed choices about their life and in assisting them to reach their goals. We believe that supporting participation in community life contributes to a fulfilling lifestyle.
About the role
Responsibilities
Children’s Support Specialists will provide direct, front-line support to clients in their home or in the community. Depending on the needs of the individual, Children’s Support Specialists may be required to provide behavioral supports, emotional supports, personal care, home maintenance (including cooking and laundry), medication administration, support with community activities (including educational classes, volunteer work, leisure and social activities), or other specialized supports as needed. Typical shifts during the week may include evening shifts (2pm-10pm) and overnight shifts (9pm-9am). Typical weekend shifts could include day and evening shifts (9am-3pm, 3pm-9pm or 9am-9pm) and overnight shifts (9pm-9am).
Typical Schedule
We have several shifts available to suit all lifestyles! Shifts typically fall between 15:00-21:00 and 09:00-21:00 (weekends) and 21:00-09:00 (overnights). We have shifts during weekdays, weekends, and overnight, though preference will be given to those with weekend availability. Daytime shifts are also offered on Fridays and during school breaks. We offer a variety of full-time, part-time, and relief opportunities, with the option to pick up additional shifts. We support individuals in all quadrants of the city (NE, NW, SE, SW).
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience working with developmental disabilities and/or mental health challenges
- Post-Secondary education in a related field preferred (e.g. Human Services, Social Work, Psychology etc.)
- Experience providing behavioral supports to clients
- Experience providing personal care (e.g. assisting with bathing or toileting and personal hygiene)
- Ability to work in a team environment
About Supported Lifestyles Ltd.
Mission Statement: To provide personalized support to assist people with disabilities to establish a fulfilling lifestyle within the community.
Agency Philosophy: We value each person as they are, with strengths, needs, and potential. We believe that people will grow in ways they wish, when assistance is given along with the chance to learn from life experiences.
We feel that all people have the right to follow their chosen lifestyle. We believe in supporting people to make informed choices about their life and in assisting them to reach their goals. We believe that supporting participation in community life contributes to a fulfilling lifestyle.