Assists the Primary Service Provider/House Manager in the day-to-day operations of the residence. To provide a safe, structured, educational and developmentally appropriate home environment that promotes a sense of well-being, self-confidence, belonging and independence for the individual. Collaborates with the individual, their families and other professionals to pro-actively promote opportunities for inclusion in both the community and the individual’s home life.
Plans, develops and implements recreational, social and/or educational activities for individual within their residences. Assists in the implementation of the individual’s care plan.
The role requires that this person take on a leadership role when the Primary/ Manager is away from the residence, as well as the Primary’s responsibilities and accountabilities as directed by the Primary/Manager.
Reports to : Primary Residential Support Worker/ House Manager.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education
Diploma in Social Services or related field
CPI and/or Mandt certification and training
First Aid training (Condition of Hire)
Class V Driver’s License
Background and Experience
Administrative and supervisory experience is preferred
Some knowledge of community-based resources
Neuro-behavioral experience (ABA, Mandt training, CPI training)
Experience with alternative methods of communication (PICS, PECS) is an asset
Experience in application and understanding of behavioral support plans
Insight into specific disabilities and/or behaviour supports required for persons in care
Insight into children’s services including social-recreational and developmental needs
Insight into escalation/arousal cycles
Understanding of Canada’s Food guide and meal preparation