Job description:
Heartwood CFS is always looking for dedicated, trustworthy, and energetic Residential Support Worker. Support Workers provide support to adults with a wide range of disabilities on a one-to-one basis, in home and community settings.
Candidates must possess:
- The ability to build trusting relationships with adults with a wide range of disabilities
- The ability to participate as a part of an interdisciplinary treatment team
- Effective social skills and able to act as a positive role model for young adults
- The ability to implement an adult programming to help the adult achieve their clinical goals
- The ability to set limits and expectations while maintaining therapeutic rapport
- Strong written communication skills, efficient at writing progress notes and reporting
- Ability to read, understand and follow treatment plans and help clients meet their individual goals
- Experience working with adult and youth with special needs is an asset
We recognize the importance of having our staff culturally reflective of the clients we serve and providing equity within services. Candidates must possess the ability to be sensitive to disability, race, culture, gender, identity, religion and socio-economic status.
Items required to be a Residential Support Worker:
- G Driver’s License
- Vehicle Insurance
- Police Record Check – Vulnerable Sector
- Medical Examination
- First Aid/CPR Level C
- Drivers Abstract – 3year
- Any Degree(s)/Diploma(s)/Certifications you have
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking