Social Service Worker, Child and Youth Worker, Developmental Service Worker

Company Description

Bee Able Staffing Services aims to provide supportive services to children, youth and adults faced with challenges and complex needs inhibiting their success. With a qualified pool of CYW DSW and PSW associates, we support group homes, foster homes, family homes, educational establishments, hospitals and nursing homes.

Job Description

We are looking for Child and Youth Workers, Developmental Service Workers, Personal Support Workers and Social Service Workers who are passionate about delivering exceptional care to others in our community.

You will provide support to children, youth and adults in community settings in Peel, Halton, Simcoe and the GTA. As shifts become available, you can choose the shifts that fit into your schedule. These are casual positions and regular full time hours are not guaranteed.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

• Provide one to one support to individuals with special needs in the community and in their homes
• Support with daily living activities such as, but not limited to, meal preparation, personal care, and outings in the community.
• Encourage participation in recreational activities, while developing social skills and life skills.
• Provide conflict resolution and problem-solving to support clients through difficult situations.
• Utilize harm reduction practices to de-escalate and stabilize a client if in a state of crisis and/or presenting with high-risk behaviours.
• Follow through with care plans and ensure that administrative duties are completed within required timeframes.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Human Services Diploma (i.e., Child & Youth Worker, Social Service Worker, Developmental Service Worker, Personal Support Worker, Addictions and Mental Health Worker, etc.)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with individuals diagnosed with ASD, mental health or special needs
• Experience writing incident reports, serious occurrences, report taking, daily logs
• Clinical skills, including experience and ability to work with and manage difficult behaviours
• Ability to carry out Safety Plans and Client Care Plans
• Vulnerable Sector Search within a six month period
• Criminal Background Check
• Child Welfare Check
• Must have certification in crisis intervention (i.e., CPI, UMAB, etc)
• First Aid and CPR Level C required.
• Valid G License and access to a reliable vehicle preferred.
• Ability to work various shifts with minimal notice

If you’re a self-motivated, organized, flexible person driven by a desire to help others, contact us to learn more about our open positions.

Additional Information

Bee Able Staffing Services is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit and hire the most qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status. We value diversity in our workforce and in our community and are committed to providing equal opportunities in services, access to services and employment opportunities. Our employees and applicants have equal opportunity for employment, training, and promotion and we welcome all applicants to apply.

COVID-19 considerations:  All persons are required to wear a mask, common surfaces are sanitized regularly. Must have received the total required number of doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.