Residential Support Worker (Apartment Program)

  • North York
  • Cedar Heights Tottenham

The Company :

  • Cedar Heights Residential Living is a company with multiple Residential Programs throughout York and Simcoe Region. CHS is a Residential Program in Stouffville with a highly-skilled, dedicated and integrated team, utilizing a client-centered approach to youth with brain-based disabilities; specializing in the treatment of ASD and FASD. Cedar Heights Residential Living is a rapidly growing organization with opportunities for professional development.
  • We offer both on-site and off-site training.
  • Opportunities to participate in various workshops to further develop skills and knowledge on how to best support our residents.

The Position : We’re currently looking to fill the following positions:

  • Part-Time (Awake) overnight position. Hours/days may be flexible depending on availability.

Requirements :

  • Post-secondary degree or diploma in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Child, and Youth Worker, or another related field.
  • Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector.
  • $1,000,000 Liability Automobile Insurance.
  • Valid Driver's License.
  • Minimum two years experience in a related field.
  • C.P.I., and/or First Aid/C.P.R. and/or Medication/Pharmacology training is an asset.

Responsibilities :

  • The Overnight Residential Support Worker provides hygiene and daily living support for all residents. Position entails cleaning, food preparation, room safety checks, and some clerical duties (ie; filing).
  • Daytime staff - Creating and implementing therapeutic programming with an emphasis on life skills and personal development; Client Advocacy within and outside the agency; Familiarity and adherence to the organization's core values and mission statement; Participation in Training and Workshops.

The Location :North York, Ontario