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16 Hour Part Time Permanent RSS - Agape Option


Ref: Job Posting # 1816

AGAPE OPTION

Female Only

Re:   16 Hour Part Time Permanent

Residential Support Staff

Available Immediately

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Certification in the seven core competencies
  • One year relevant work experience (full time equivalency)

The Ideal Candidate will also have:

  • University Degree in Social Sciences or Diploma in the Human Services Field
  • Have knowledge and experience in successfully applying the principles and practices of                          Personal Outcome Measures
  • Have a high level of performance and experience supporting people who may be verbally                                  and/or physically aggressive

Further Preference will be given to Applicants who:

  • Have experience in supporting people with attention seeking behaviors including self-injurious behavior
  • Have experience in supporting people with bi-polar disorder and epilepsy
  • Have experience supporting people who are aging and dealing with issues surround that, ie. Alzheimer’s disease, decreased mobility
  • Have experience in utilizing non verbal communication techniques in supporting people who have communication barriers
  • Have experience or are able to create opportunities, motivate and support people to participate in               activities of daily living
  • Have experience in supporting people in making choices utilizing an appropriate decision making process

Applicant must have a valid drivers’ license as well as the use of a safe and reliable vehicle while on shift and be
willing to travel.

Applicants must have a proven capacity to build relationships with residents, co-workers, family, other professional
support networks and management.

Shifts include days, evenings, awake overnights, and weekends.

Applicants must apply in writing with a cover letter and current resume to:

Debra Atwell, Supervisor

Please note: Only candidates who are interviewed will be contacted regarding the competition outcome.



 

Closing Date: 31 March, 2020

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