POSITION: Support Worker - Respite Services
Lansdowne Children's Centre - Brantford, ON
$20–$22 an hour
Lansdowne Children's Centre is a member of Empowered Kids Ontario [EKO] and is one of 21 member treatment centres in Ontario. As leaders in community-based services and support children, youth, and their families, we offer a broad range of quality services. Support Workers, Respite Services – Part Time, Evenings, Weekends, Days
Responsibilities: Providing 1:1 support to children and youth with special needs either in the community or their home.
Support provided at various times dependent on individual parent requests, but generally 2-4 hours a week per contract
Depending on the program, Support Workers must be flexible to work varying hours per week, including evening and weekends
Locations: Brantford, Brant County and Six Nations of the Grand River
Education:
Preferred – Post-secondary school diploma in Human Services (ECE, DSW, CYW, etc.) but equivalent experience with children with special needs is also considered.
Experience:
Preference will be give to applicants with hands-on experience in providing service with a special needs population.
Requirements:
Emergency First Aid CPR level C is required.
A valid Class G driver’s license and personal transportation may be required.
Employment is conditional upon successful completion of background checks, including a police vulnerable sector check, proof of immunizations including proof of Covid Vaccination.
Work remotely:
No
Job Types: Full-time, Casual
Why work at Lansdowne Children's Centre?
We offer:
Competitive pay
Flexible schedules
Paid training
Twice monthly paychecks
Option to participate in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan [HOOPP]