Behaviour Support Worker 1 - Part-time Permanent

Hopewell is Hiring Behaviour Support Workers! Come Join Our Team!

Title : Behaviour Support Worker (Permanent Part-Time) Location : Guelph, ON Hours : 38 hours biweekly includes days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

• Hopewell is a not-for-profit registered charity governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. We were established in Ariss, Ontario in 1983 by John and Johanna Oosterhuis.
• Hopewell provides high-quality personal care for children, youth and adults with developmental disabilities and complex needs, as well as support for their families.
• Our unique culture and well-deserved reputation for extraordinary staff and exceptional care have allowed Hopewell to expand to seven locations, meeting the needs of over 500 families throughout Wellington County._

Job Summary : The Behavioural Support Worker works as a professional within a clinical multidisciplinary team that follows a biopsychosocial model of intervention for children, youth and adults with complex developmental, physical and emotional challenges. They assist with household management tasks and essential activities of daily living in accordance with the care/service plan of each supported individual. They consider the preferences, comfort, and safety of multiple stakeholders (the individual, family and care partners) in the provision of all supports. A significant role of the Behavioural Support Worker is to implement behaviour support plans and to support individuals who are experiencing challenging moments.

We offer :

• The opportunity to have a fulfilling career by supporting amazing individuals.
• A leadership team who will train and mentor you.
• In house training, such as Medication, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Behaviour Basics, and Nutrition and Feeding(G-Tube).
• Room for growth and movement within our organization.
• Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program that includes access to live counselling, mental health and wellness resources, financial perks and more.
• Employee programs and events. Special Hiring Considerations/Qualifications
• University or College Degree/Diploma in relevant field preferred.
• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities, dual diagnoses, and complex behavioural needs an asset.
• Valid G License.
• Must be able to provide 2 professional/academic references at the time of the interview.**_

Lesley Zeidler: 519 836 9641 EXT: 223

Hopewell is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse working environment. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, life experience, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.