Website E3 Community Services

Job Title: Out of Home Respite Support Professional
Work Hours: Full-Time
Wage: Starting at $23.37 per hour
Anticipated Start Date: Immediate
Location: Collingwood, ON
 

Job Description

Our Respite Support Professional will possess a unique and skilled ability to develop, implement, and evaluate innovative programs that respond to individualized needs, interests, strengths, and abilities of the children and adults we support thus providing their family members with a chance to rest, and to concentrate on other personal or family needs. Respite services will be offered through the DSO for qualifying individuals and E3 Respite staff will provide overnight and/or daily care making sure to incorporate time for community involvement; to meet new friends and to explore personal interests and desires. Respite staff will provide all personal care along with meal preparation, activities as dictated by the Respite participants, dispensing of medications and administrative follow-up with families. We aim to make the respite experience as meaningful and restorative as possible for both the supported individuals and their families/caregivers.

Life’s too short for the wrong job!

Are you someone who enjoys new challenges everyday, working in a variety of locations with different people?

Do you enjoy helping people to lead their best life possible?

If you answered “yes” to these questions then we may have the employment opportunity for you!

We are hiring caring and compassionate team members to work as Respite Support Professionals in our newly renovated respite space in Collingwood.  Our goal is to provide supported children, youth, adults and their families with engaging, accessible, safe and personalized supports. This is a full time position, currently between Respite and our communal living homes.

E3 Community Services Inc. is a multi-service agency offering a broad array of supports for children, and adults with developmental disabilities. The agency also provides programs to the broader community such as Tots ‘n’ Tykes Day Care and EarlyON, as well as services such as ReUse Centre and Oasis by the Bay Vacation Suites.

We value diversity and hire from all backgrounds for our organization.

Benefits while working for E3:

Health, dental, life and retirement benefits for employees working 37.5 hours or more per week

Employee Assistance Program

Generous Time Away from Work Policies (i.e. vacation)

Opportunities for personal growth through company supported training programs

 

 

Qualifications:

·         Education and experience in Developmental Services or a related field such as Nursing or Personal Support Worker

·         Experience with personal care and activities of daily living

·         Previous experience working with people with exceptionalities

·         A Human Service Diploma (DSW, PSW, SSW) or equivalent is a preferred qualification

·         First Aid/CPR Level C Certification

·         NVCI (non-violent crisis intervention) Certification

·         Current Police and Vulnerable Sector Screen

·         Valid Ontario G Driver’s License and reliable transportation

 

Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

E3 is committed to supporting a culture of diversity and inclusiveness across the organization. We believe in equal opportunity and it is our priority to ensure a barrier-free recruitment and selection process.

If you are contacted for a position, please notify Human Resources of any accommodation needs you may have during the selection process. Information received regarding the accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

We thank all respondents for their applications but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Employer: E3 Community Services
How to Apply: Please send your cover letter and resume by email to recruitment@e3.ca

Or apply online at https://e3.ca/out-of-home-respite-support-professional-2/

Date Posted: November 18, 2024 Posting Expires: December 17, 2024

 

*This posting has been provided by an external Employer.

To apply for this job email your details to recruitment@e3.ca.