Job details for:

Behavioural Support Worker

Location: Waterloo Region, Ontario
Full-time, Part-time

Full-time Wage Rate: $25.68 per hour (+ 3.00/hour wage enhancement)

Part-time Wage Rate: $28.78 per hour (+ 3.00/hour wage enhancement)

Sunbeam Community & Developmental Services is a non-profit, multi-site, multi-faceted organization that is committed to serving children, youth, adults, and seniors living with complex developmental, intellectual, behavioural, and/or physical disabilities.

Community Living Services (CLS) is one of three operating divisions of Sunbeam.  CLS operates 21 residential care homes (group homes) and overnight respite sites, as well as a day programming, passport funded activities and a variety of therapeutic support services, resources and amenities for residential and community clients.

Responsibilities:
As a member of a support team, Behaviour Support Workers in our group homes will work in conjunction with a Multi-Disciplinary team to ensure a welcoming, safe and healthy living environment for clients with challenging aggressive behaviours. You will be required to assist clients with: Developmental Programming, Community Outings, Activities of Daily Living, Behaviour Interventions and Medication Administration.

Qualifications:

• Diploma/Degree in Social Services (DSW, PSW, CYW, Autism and Behavioural Sciences). Related experience is preferred. Will consider equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge and experience in supporting individuals with Developmental Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Dual Diagnosis, Autism, Challenging and Aggressive Behaviours and Complex Medical Needs considered an asset
• Experience and flexibility in providing support to individuals with severe emotional and behavioural difficulties; ability to perform all techniques taught in Safe Management
• Experience with facilitating and supporting Person Centered Planning
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office programs, electronic record keeping and data collection systems
• Must be comfortable supporting individuals at indoor/outdoor community events
• Current certification in First Aid/CPR
• Must have a valid Ontario Driver’s License (G2 minimum) and willingness to drive any of the agency vehicles (including highway driving/driving out of town)
• Able to successfully complete and provide a current Police Vulnerable Sector Check
• Able to commit to working up to three shifts per week/up to 24 hours per week (must be available for a variety of shifts: nights, evenings, afternoons, and days) and two out of three weekends
• Previous experience working with individuals with highly aggressive behaviours, dual-diagnosis, intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities and/or medical needs is considered an asset 

What We Offer:

• EAP available immediately to staff and their family
• Employee/Employer contribution to Nursing Home and Related Industries Pension Plan