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Program:                       Mental Health – Respite Services

Job Type:                       Hourly, Part-time 

Hourly Wage:                  $23.23 per hour

Number of Positions:        1

Start Date:                         ASAP     
 
Reports To:                       Program Manager

Application Deadline:        Until filled

What Do We Do:

Woodview Mental Health & Autism Services offers a broad spectrum of services for children, youth and their families facing mental health challenges.  We work in direct partnership with children, youth and their families as well as with schools and social service agencies to ensure families are receiving the support they need, when and where they need it.
 
“We are committed to providing individualized, client-centred services and supports based on our values of accountability, respecting others, working together, leading, innovation and learning and our commitment to staff”.
 
Woodview goes above and beyond to engage individuals and families by providing high quality mental health and autism services and supports that inspires hope and strengthens lives.
 
Employees receive:

• A meaningful job that inspires hope and strengthens lives

• A positive culture and supportive environment that offers flexibility

• A comprehensive benefits package including extended healthcare and dental coverage as well as a RRSP contribution program

• A generous vacation entitlement (entry-level full-time employees can expect to receive 2-3 weeks paid vacation to start)

• A commitment to wellness in the workplace as well as ongoing professional development and training opportunities

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Providing home and community goal-based respite supports for children and youth in Brantford, (ages 0 – 18) identified with complex mental health needs, and their families.

• Utilize strategies to prevent challenging behaviours, implement strategies to de-escalate challenging behaviours

• Provide opportunities for activities in the home, community and center

• To implement individualized goal-focused respite supports in collaboration with Woodview clinician’s and community partners to provide comprehensive support

• Flexible schedule including daytime (after school) from 3pm-8pm Monday-Friday on an ongoing basis (subject to change based on client’s needs and availability)

• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of job (written/verbal/implied).

• Able to work independently and with other staff throughout the respite session; as well as collaboratively within an inter-disciplinary team.

• Demonstrate confidence, self-direction, autonomy, and sound judgment in the role. 

Qualifications:

• Must have or be working towards Child & Youth Worker (CYW) diploma, Developmental Support Worker (DSW), Social Service Worker (SSW), Autism Behavioral Sciences (ABS) certificate or relevant education and/or experience

• Minimum 2 year’s experience in children’s mental health (or related field) and working with families

• A demonstrated ability to work from a strength-based, collaborative perspective with clients and families

• Sound knowledge and/or experience in the mental health field and an ability to manage the emotional and behavioural needs of clients

• Strong ability to communicate concise, accurate information in verbal and written reporting

• Current certification in first aid and CPR

• NVCI and ASIST certification an asset

• Knowledge of DBT, CBT and Applied Behavior Analysis an asset

• Current Vulnerable Sector Screening (police check) valid within the last 6 months

• Strong organizational, problem solving and decision-making skills

• Computer skills

•  Second Language is considered an asset

• Valid driver’s license and daily use of a reliable vehicle with the ability to transport clients