Full-Time Behaviour Support Worker - Delta
Job No:
HOL1401
Location:
Delta
At Hollyburn Family Services, we empower growth and inspire change and we’re looking for people to join our team who want to do the same. If this sounds like you, read on. We’d love to have you on our team!
As a Behaviour Support Worker at our Special Needs Adult Services program in Delta, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a team that provides support, care, and mentorship to adults with ASD and special needs in a therapeutic home setting. The line is 40 hours/week, 3pm-11pm Tuesday-Saturday
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education in Psychology, ECE, ABA, Social Services, or related field and/or equivalent experience working with youth with ASD and special needs
- Minimum one year of experience working with non-verbal youth with ASD and behavioural challenges
- Requirement for personal care
- Clear and concise written and verbal communication
- Effective de-escalation and crisis management skills
- Ability to follow behavioural support plans
- Ability to pass a Criminal Record Check and Ministry of Children and Family Development consolidated check (takes up to 6 weeks to process so please plan accordingly)
- Proof of COVID-19 double vaccination record
- Class 5 driver's license mandatory
A sample of what you’ll be doing:
- Maintaining a safe and healthy environment in the home
- Building positive working relationships with the client, family, community members, and other professionals involved in the care team
- Encouraging and modeling acceptable social standards and setting appropriate boundaries
- Engaging in frequent interaction with clients, using appropriate means of communication
- Facilitating recreational and/or educational activities
- Attending school meetings and case conferences when required
- Performing household maintenance duties, preparing meals, administering medication, and assisting youth with personal care as needed
- Collaborating with the clinical team and providing input into assessments and care plans
Salary: $22.70-$24.00/hour plus benefits
Because we know our team is our heart and our most important asset, we are excited to offer:
- Hands-on, extensive, and continuous training
- Professional development and advancement within our ever growing organization
- 100% employer premium paid extended health, dental, vision care, and life insurance for you and your dependents
- Paid vacation, wellness days and sick days
- Group RRSP matching of up to 6% of gross salary
- Tuition reimbursement and subsidies for professional development (e.g. conferences, seminars, courses)
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- Pet-friendly work environment
- And more!