Residential Worker

The John Howard Society of Durham Region has an exciting opportunity for you. If you have a passion to support youth with resources who require assistance with life skills, housing, day to day counselling supports, an appreciation for the not-for-profit sector and would like to work for the John Howard Society of Durham Region, we encourage you to apply.

Residential Worker - Casual/Hourly

Division: Residential Services, Residential/Housing
Work Status: Casual/Hourly
Location: Durham Region (Whitby & Oshawa)

About the Role:

The Whitby and Oshawa Residential Programs are a safe, structured, supportive environment for female identifying, male identifying, non-binary, gender fluid youth primarily (but not exclusively) in Durham Region. The Residence Programs are designed to assist in learning the skills necessary to live independently in the community. This includes key areas of self-sufficiency such as:  Budgeting, Time Management, Menu Planning, Job Keeping, Food Preparation, Communication Skills, Goal Setting, Problem Solving and Decision Making. The programs also consider the individual needs of the clients by providing counselling in areas such as anger management, substance abuse, family and relationship problems, and taking responsibility for their own lives.

You’ll be working on things like:

Direct Support

• Providing exceptional leadership, mentoring and positive relationships with residents
• Utilize counselling, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, mediation and positive reinforcement skills
• Facilitation of daily living skills (ongoing)
• Complete routine shift duties, including but not limited to: supervision of residents, monitor job search, and deal with any situation that may occur on your shift
• Ensure a safe atmosphere for clients and ensure the residence is secure
• Dispense medications upon request and document accordingly.

Case Management/Documentation

• Participate in Intake, Reference Checks, Move In duties
• Development and implementation of individual Service Plans, Plans of Care, Counselling Sessions and Contact Logs
• Complete documentation of all pertinent information in client files and staff log book
• Document medications received and dispensed
• Liaise with Community Partners including probation, child welfare, Ontario Works, ODSP, ancillary service providers, family, employers, health care providers and educators
• Complete Incident Reports and Serious Occurrence Reports as per Ministry Guidelines

Administration

• Knowledge of and adherence to John Howard Society of Durham Region's policies and procedures
• Complete administrative duties such as, balance cash, ensure forms are up-to-date, answer phones/return calls, process receipts, statistics compilations, FAX attendances to OW and CAS
• Attend all residential staff meetings, agency meetings, training as assigned.
• Process Program Fees and other cash responsibly following protocol.
• Adhere to and follow Alarm and Fire Procedures/Protocol

Community Liaison

• Represent the agency in the community when required
• Work collaboratively with community partners (e.g.; schools, child welfare, probation)

If you have the following…we want to hear from you!

• Related post secondary college or degree program of study to include 1-1 counselling.

• Must have a solid understanding of the issues and trends that youth face.

• Proven experience working with youth

• Valid Class G license with appropriate liability coverage

• Valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certification, Crisis Intervention training and certification and ASIST Certification is an asset

• Strong case management and organization skills

• Strong computer skills in a Windows environment using Office 365 applications

• Experienced in using Zoom to host/co-host meetings, including using polls, breakout rooms, annotation mode

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Able to take initiative and work as part of a team

• If selected employment is conditional upon a satisfactory Police/Vulnerable Sector Check and a Children's Aid Society Child Protection Screening.

Status:         Casual/Hourly

Hours:          Rotational shifts that can include eight (8) and twelve (12) hour shifts (subject to change), that includes                       Overnights, Weekends, Weekdays, Afternoon/Evenings and Statutory Holidays

Location:      Durham Region (Oshawa & Whitby)

Reports to:   Manager of Residential Services

Travel:          Yes, as required (mileage reimbursement)

Salary:          $21.73 per hour

Benefits:       No

Positions:     Currently building a staff compliment list

Start Date: As Soon As Possible

COVID-19 considerations:
Current protocols are in place based on local public health and government standards

POSTED INTERNALLY ON: JUNE 20, 2023

CLOSES: Open

To apply please select this link: https://jhsdurham.bamboohr.com/careers/314

The ideal candidate will able to be contribute their education and anti-oppressive practices while working with MALE and FEMALE IDENTIFYING YOUTH who face issues related to:

• Education and learning challenges
• Substance use
• Life-skills
• Family relationships
• Systems experiences (i.e. Child Welfare, Criminal Justice)
• Cultural or Religious Prejudices
• Gender Expression and Identity

Working Conditions

• May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc
• Must be able to work in all JHS Durham Locations
• Physical activity includes sitting, walking, and standing
• May require lifting to 35lbs
• COVID-19 protocols and policies are in place, PPE is provided

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the John Howard Society of Durham and C.U.P.E. (Bargaining Unit Local 2936.13).

Successful applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) . Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

At John Howard Society we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.

The John Howard Society is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and to preventing the transmission of COVID 19 infections among employees and service users and believes that immunization against COVID-19 is an individual and societal responsibility and that we must do everything possible to protect our clients, families, employees, students, volunteers, and contractors against the spread of COVID-19.

About Us

The John Howard Society of Durham Region (JHSD): We are a non-profit, social service agency dedicated to serving all individuals, families, youth and adults in programs in areas such as Community Justice, Employment and Training and Housing/ Residential Services.