Residential Support Worker - Part-time (Relief)

JOHN HOWARD SOCIETY OF TORONTO

Employment Opportunity

Residential Support Worker(s), Homeward Bound

(Relief)

Function:

This position is to provide direct support to residences of Homeward Bound Project at 1669 Eglinton Avenue West. These employees will cover relief supports and coverage as required. Monitoring of client care, community safety and community engagement.

Program: Homeward Bound

Schedule: (All shifts including Weekdays, Weekends, Stat Holidays & Overnights), Hours/Days may vary depending on needs of the program

Salary: $22:11

Starting Date: ASAP

Reporting to: Team Leader, Homeward Bound

Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Be familiar with all relevant client information including Probation and Bail conditions, offence pattern, risk/needs factors and family concerns and ensure clients are compliant with program conditions;

2. Make appropriate decisions based upon the above information, in compliance with Society policies and procedures, particularly around confidentiality and health and safety;

3. Respond to client needs during shift;

4. Monitor and maintain all established program procedures and policies;

5. Respond to all fire safety and security issues during shift. This includes crisis management;

6. Complete incidence occurrence reports, as required per JHST policy and procedure;

7. Perform program maintenance during shift;

8. Document all significant contact with clients, using the client daily logs, the log book or an incident report as the situation dictates;

9. Input relevant information into the Client database;

10. Medication administration, as required;

11. Develop interpersonal relationships with the clients in order to assist in the attainment of the clients’ goals, while maintaining professional boundaries;

12. Assume the responsibility for a limited case load at the discretion of the Team Lead;

13. Perform administrative tasks (filing, word processing, photocopyingetc.);

14. Remain awake, alert and attentive to client needs at all times when on shift;

15. Perform other duties or assignment as directed by the Team Leader;

16. Understanding of risk management and the four principles of effective intervention- risk, need, responsivity, professional discretion;

17. Deliver services in a way that reflects the racial, cultural, linguistic and gender specific needs of the community being served;

Qualifications:

1. CommunityCollegeDiploma in Social Services and related experience;

2. Knowledge of community resources;

3. 2 years’ employment experience in social services sector;

4. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;

5. Ability to maintain professional boundaries;

6. Employment experience in residential settings considered an asset;

7. Ability to work well with others and part of a team;

8. Experience with de-escalation techniques;

9. Up-to-date First Aid/CPR;

10. Lived experience considered an asset;

11. Criminal Record Check – Vulnerable persons

This position is covered under the Collective Agreement between the John Howard Society of Toronto and SEIU Healthcare.

The John Howard Society is an equal opportunity employer and a United Way Member Anchor agency. You you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources.

Please submit all cover letters and resumes by email to vposada@jhst.ca . Be sure to indicate the position in the subject line.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, early applications are encouraged.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you.