Summer Student Opportunities - Direct Support

DIRECT SUPPORT WORKER SUMMER STUDENT x 3 :

• Aldaview Services, Tri-County Mennonite Homes_
• New Hamburg, ON_

About Aldaview Services : Aldaview Services supports adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities, empowering its clients to be self-sufficient and nurturing self-determination. Aldaview Services promotes a positive workplace culture where employees can participate in professional development and enhance their skills.

Our services and activities are geared to promote community involvement and participation at the level desired by the individual. We seek to promote daily involvement within the community, including opportunities for physical and emotional wellness, social and spiritual growth, and leisure and recreational activities.

Aldaview Services, a division of Tri-County Mennonite Homes (TCMH), is a not-for-profit service agency located in New Hamburg that has provided leadership in service to developmentally disabled individuals for over 30 years. Our growing and changing organization is searching for a Summer Student to be part of the Aldaview Services staff team.

About the role : Primary area of work:

• Assist with support to summer respite/activities program

Duties to include:

• Assist in providing support to individuals within day
• time recreation.
• Work as a member of the Aldaview team to promote quality of life for those supported
• Assist and support individuals with meeting the activities of daily living including personal hygiene, and life skills

Qualifications :

• Experience working with people with a developmental disability would be an asset

• Good verbal and written communication skills and problem solving skills

• An interest in working with adults with a developmental disability

• In order to be considered for the Canada Summer Jobs Program, you must:

• Be between 15-30 years of age :

• Be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of employment and :

• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial legislation and regulations

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to advocate for others
• Strong problem-solving skills and takes initiative in making improvements
• Ability to contribute to a safe environment for co-workers and clients.
• Can communicates respectfully, openly and honestly.
• Demonstrated experience working with adults with an intellectual/developmental disability is preferable.

Compensation & Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

New employees will be required to complete a vulnerable sector check and TB test as part of the onboarding process.

Tri-County Mennonite Homes does not require COVID-19 vaccination as a part of the onboarding process, however TCMH continues to strongly recommend "up-to-date" COVID-19 vaccinations.

Tri-County Mennonite Homes is a leader in providing services to seniors and adults with developmental disabilities. With dedicated staff and volunteers, we operate three divisions: Greenwood Court in Stratford, Nithview Community in New Hamburg, and Aldaview Services in New Hamburg. Our mission is "Making Every Day Matter".

• Tri-County Mennonite Homes is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with our Human Resources Consultant._