Humana Community Services (Humana) is an inclusive and trusted social services agency connecting individuals and families to the right supports and services to help them live in community successfully.Humana's programs focus on addressing child and youth mental health concerns and providing supported community living options for children, youth and adults with specialized needs across Huron, Kent and Middlesex counties. Position Summary:Humana Community Services is seeking compassionate and skilled Support Worker to support adults with developmental disabilities who require intensive self-regulation and interpersonal supports. This role focuses on fostering personal growth, promoting engagement, and encouraging social inclusion.Summary of Roles and Responsibilities:

• Working with adults with developmental disabilities who require intensive self-regulation, and interpersonal supports
• Foster individualized growth, promote engagement and social inclusion
• Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships and attend to the various needs of participants
• Provide a safe and supportive environment; intervene in a calm and focused manner in crisis situations while utilizing effective de-escalation and decision-making skills
• Facilitate partnerships within the community while advocating for participant needs
• Work successfully with diverse groups and demonstrate commitment to principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice

Qualifications:

• Completion of post-secondary education in Community, and/or Social Services (e.g., DSW, SSW, CYC, BSW, Social Sciences)
• Minimum two (2) years of related experience providing behaviour intervention support; knowledge of concurrent disorders and/or dual diagnoses and strategies for support case management
• Demonstrated understanding of requirements specific to the roles and responsibilities of the job
• Strong leadership, rapport-building, mentorship, advocacy, organization, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, in addition to attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team (internal and external), and independently as necessary
• Capacity to establish, implement, and maintain professional, and personal boundaries
• Multilingualism and having diverse lived experiences are considered assets

Requirements:

• Valid Class G (full) Driver's License with a 3-year Uncertified Driver Record (mandatory)
• Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check with Humana listed as the employer (mandatory)
• Physical Health assessment: verification of up-to-date immunizations, COVID vaccination status (2 doses), and ability to meet the physical requirements of the position (mandatory)
• Current Standard First Aid & CPR (mandatory), Level C with AED training preferred

Compensation:

• $25.04 - $26.60 per hour subject to bargaining; full-time positions include paid vacation time off (3 weeks vacation, wellness and float days) and a comprehensive benefits package including RRSP matching after a waiting period of three months

Location: London, ON
Schedule: Casual, Part-Time, Full-Time various scheduled shifts including evenings, weekends and public holidays; Full-Time Awake Nights overnight scheduled