FAMILY SUPPORTS - Direct Support Worker (Casual)

Job summary

The Direct Support Worker will work alongside families in their homes to achieve identified goals and connect them with community resources. Responsibilities include providing care, establishing routines, and acting as a positive role model for children and youth.

Job details

FAMILY SUPPORTS - Direct Support Worker (Casual) New Directions is a social service agency offering a wide range of resources and services that foster people’s hopes and dreams in their communities. Family Supports (FS) is a branch of Child Home Services. Family Supports offers supports for care givers who are having difficulty navigating community resources, caring for their children/youth, requiring therapy (family or individual) and cultural services. We work with families to achieve goals, provide care giver breaks by working with children in the community, assist in establishing routines and healthy boundaries, as well as assisting with household chores/supports as outlined by care giver and Case Manager. Job Responsibilities Include: (But are not limited to) * Take the lead from the family, and work alongside them in their family home * Work alongside families to achieve their identified goals * Support the family with connecting to their community, neighborhood and resources * Some supports may require toilet training, diaper changing and hygiene routines with children * Supporting the families' emotional, physical, and cultural development * Be a positive role model * Hours may vary (days/evenings/weekends/awake overnights). Shifts are typically 3-4 hours in length, 8-hour overnight shifts. Qualifications: * High School Diploma or equivalent. Preference will be given to candidates with post-secondary education in the area(s) of disability services, or Early Childhood Education * Minimum 1 year of experience working with children * A Valid Class 5 Driver's License and access to a vehicle is required * Effective problem-solving ability & strong communication skills * The ability to work cohesively with others and be part of a team * First Aid/CPR and NVCI training will be provided The starting salary range for all casual employees is $17.3239 per hour. The successful candidate will be subject to Criminal Record and Adult/Child Abuse Registry Checks; and must supply a satisfactory driver’s abstract. Operating a vehicle is an essential duty of this role. Candidates must hold a valid, active driver's license in good standing to be eligible for hire. Providing a copy of your license and/or your license number at this stage is voluntary. However, submitting this information upfront allows our team to verify your status, which can fast-track your application to the review stage. This posting will remain open until all vacancies have been filled We thank all applicants for their interest in New Directions, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Unfortunately, we cannot accept telephone inquiries. New Directions is committed to equity and diversity and especially welcomes applications from persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and newcomers to Canada. We strive for a skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we support and contributes to the diversification of ideas. Accommodations for accessibility purposes are available for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

What you’ll do

The Direct Support Worker will work alongside families in their homes to achieve identified goals and connect them with community resources. Responsibilities include providing care, establishing routines, and acting as a positive role model for children and youth.

Requirements

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or equivalent, with preference given to those with post-secondary education in disability services or Early Childhood Education. A valid Class 5 Driver's License and access to a vehicle are mandatory requirements for the role.

Benefits

• First Aid training • CPR training • NVCI training

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• community resource navigation · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Communication skills
• Problem-solving
• Teamwork
• Child care
• Hygiene routines
• Community resource navigation
• Positive role modeling
• Household support
• Diaper Changing
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Valid Driver's License
• Working With Children
• Communication
• Disabilities
• Higher Education
• Problem Solving
• Toilet Training
• Diversification (Investing)

Job areas

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Education
• Family Support Worker
• Family / School / General Social Worker
• Social Work and Counselling Professionals
• Child, Family, and School Social Workers