Overnight Awake - CUPE P/D

POSITION POSTING: #3582

SERVICE AREA: Supported Living

LOCATION: Kerry’s Place Central Region – Orangeville

VACANCY TYPE: Existing Vacancy

AGE GROUP SUPPORTED: Adults over 18 years old

BONAFIDE OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT (BFOR): Female Only

POSITION STATUS: Permanent Full-Time

HOURS OF WORK: 30 hours per week (Weekends/Overnights/Holidays/Rotational Schedule; Flexibility required as per Collective Agreement)

Schedules are subject to change based on operational needs

HOURLY PAY RATE: $22.82 - $23.86 per hour

(Additional amount per hour for premium shifts as per Collective Agreement)

UNION AFFILIATION: CUPE Local 5284

CLOSING DATE: 4:30pm, October 15, 2026

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO: Internal and External Applicants

Are you looking for a meaningful career full of lifelong learning and everyday adventures?

At Kerry’s Place, we help enhance the quality of life for more than 8000 people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) each year! Our dedicated team of professionals have become experts in the field through our continuous training and development programs. Get ready for a fun and vibrant career because every day is an adventure at Kerry’s Place!

Why Join our Team?

We offer an amazing compensation package with a strong focus on health and wellness. We`re proud to offer our employees:

• 4 Weeks of Paid Vacation per year to start
• Additional 2 Paid Flex Days annually
• Employer Paid Group Benefits Program
• Employer Matched Pension Program (3% employer match)
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (optional)
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Employer-Paid Training Programs
• Corporate Membership discount for Goodlife Fitness
• Career Development & Internal Growth Opportunities Available

About the Role:

Reporting to the Manager Services and Supports, the Overnight Awake will provide support to ensure the safety, comfort, well-being and security of each supported person during the overnight hours. The support provided must also align with the values of Kerry’s Place Autism Services and meet the goals and expectations of the agency. The Overnight Awake employee, along with their team, provides services aimed at maximizing health and safety and personal fulfillment of people with Autism. Responsibilities may include:

• Ensure continuity of care by confirming adequate staffing at the end of shift remaining on duty until relief staff arrives
• Obtain a complete update of all Individual’s concerning the overnight shift from the outgoing evening staff
• During designated awake hours, remain alert, responsive, and actively engaged in assigned work duties
• As requested, ensure the safety and well-being of individuals through periodic check throughout the respective shift
• Should individuals arise throughout the night, respond and attend to any resulting problems in the manner specified in the individual's personal behaviour guidelines. Record all unexpected incidents in the communication book. Ensure day shift is properly apprised of such incidents
• Provide solutions to barriers impacting achievement of quality of life
• Provide appropriate supports, tools, etc. to ensure the health and safety of the people supported.
• Ensure compliance to Policies and Procedures associated with Health and Safety and Abuse Prevention
• Ensure that, Behaviour Support Plan and skill-building strategies are consistently implemented, as directed by the Clinical Therapist and/or the Clinical Supervisor (Registered Behaviour Analyst), as well as the manager. Observation of implementation and supervision of Clinical support strategies will occur using the method and frequency appropriate for the needs of the individual
• Provide support and coaching in the areas of: social skills, communication, vocation, daily living skills and leisure activities
• Ensure the work area is clean and safe; correct or report any safety concerns immediately
• Use Kerry’s Place Autism Services resources in a cost effective and efficient manner
• Ensure accuracy and timely completion of documentation for legislative and policy and procedures requirements, such as: individual’s files, health records, Person Directed Plans, data collection, etc.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with: families, natural supports, volunteers, professionals, community members and other people you interact with in the course of your work
• Administer medication according to Kerry’s Place Autism Services Policy and Procedure
• Other duties as assigned