24 Hour Part Time Conditional RSS - Cornwallis House
Ref: Job Posting # 1829
CORNWALLIS HOUSE
24 Hour Part Time Conditional
Residential Support Staff
Available Immediately
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
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Certification in the seven core competencies
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Two years relevant work experience (full time equivalency)
The Ideal Candidate will also have:
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University Degree in Social Sciences or Diploma in the Human Services Field
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Have knowledge and experience in successfully applying the principles and practices of Personal Outcome Measures
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Have a high level of performance and experience supporting people who may be verbally and/or physically aggressive
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A high level of performance and experience establishing and ensuring of very clear boundaries around sexual appropriateness towards; fellow residents, support staff, the general public, within the house and in the community
Further Preference will be given to Applicants who:
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Have experience in supporting people who have a brain injury, autism, and anxiety disorder
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Have experience in supporting people with physical disabilities and utilizing adaptive environmental devices
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Have experience in utilizing adaptive devices and/or non verbal communication techniques in supporting people who have communication barriers
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Have experience in supporting people with severe attention seeking behaviors including self-injurious behavior
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Have experience in supporting people in making choices utilizing an appropriate decision making process
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Have experience or are able to create opportunities, motivate and support people to participate in activities of daily living
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Have experience in supporting people who require support with personal care and have participated in a proper lifting methods and back safety training in-service
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.
All applicants must a
pply in writing with a cover letter and current resume by:
Friday, March 5, 2020
Attention: Allysha Hammer, Supervisor
Please note: Only candidates who are interviewed will be contacted regarding the competition outcome.
Closing Date: 05 March, 2020