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RPT Support Worker, DD
Pathways Posting: 11-24 Job Title: RPT Support Worker DD - Variable Schedule
Location: Ottawa Wage Rate: $23.08 - $24.46 per hour (note: the above hourly rate includes negotiated rate and permanent compensation enhancement).
# Required: Four (4) Search Area: Open Closing Date: March 22, 2024
Schedule: Employees will be guaranteed between forty-eight (48) and seventy (70) hours per pay period; Employees will be provided with their work schedule at least six (6) weeks in advance.
Pathways to Independence requires four (4) Support Workers, Dual Diagnosis who will work as a member of the residential support team to enhance the social, leisure and daily living activities of clients with Dual Diagnosis.
Under the direction of the Client Services Manager, the Support Worker, Dual Diagnosis supports adults with dual diagnosis, mental health, behavioral challenges, and those involved in forensic services in accordance with the person’s life plan. The Support Worker, DD, provides support with activities such as, homemaking, personal care, community, and personal development skills in accordance with the person’s Quality of Life Plan, and other directives as required. The Support Worker, DD, will implement established strategies and behavior management plans under the general direction of the Manager and Counsellor, DD. The Support Worker, DD ensures that the person’s services and supports promote their rights, choices, self-determination, independence and builds personal and community living skills.
The successful candidate must have the following skills/qualifications:
- Secondary school graduation and a minimum one-year post-secondary certificate in Human or Health Services; (Proof of education is a condition of employment)
- Continuing education in dual diagnosis, behavior management or mental health an asset.
- Current First Aid and CPR.
- Valid G class driver’s license.
- Proof of full COVID vaccination.
Ideal candidates will also have experience and abilities aligned with the key responsibilities for these positions, which includes:
- Provide effective services and supports to supported persons.
- Manage and maintain accurate client information and documentation.
- Participate and ensure a positive team environment.
- Demonstrate a person-centered philosophy and commitment to agency vision, mission, and guiding principles,
- Ability to resolve conflicts and solve problems in a professional manner.
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
- Must be computer literate with proficiency in electronic mail and other computer-based tools.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to advocate on behalf of the client.
- Regular attendance is a requirement of this position.
- Experience working with adults with a brain injury in a community based, group living or independent living environment.
The successful candidate must be able to perform the job duties as outlined in the job description. All employees at Pathways will be responsible for a commitment to safety. Shifts are typically 12 hours long and include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. May support clients with aggressive behavior.
Interested applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume, highlighting any training, education, qualifications, and experiences relevant to this position.
Click link to apply: https://www.fitzii.com/apply/84879
We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act, personal information is collected and will only be used for the purpose of candidate selection. Pathways is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process.
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