Casual Enhanced Home Support Worker

The Children's Aid Society of the District of Thunder Bay

Thunder Bay

CAD 30,000 - 60,000

Job description

Enhanced Home Support Worker – Thunder Bay Office

Casual Employment Opportunity

Pay Rate: $24.50/hr
Mileage Reimbursement Rate: $0.56/km

The goal for the Enhanced Home model is to create a safe, consistent, caring environment that cultivates stability prior to transitioning/returning to a long-term home. The Enhanced Home Support Worker is to work within the home based off need (evenings, weekends, provide support during meetings to child/youth etc.). This position is intended to be a casual, part-time position with no guarantee of hours. Enhanced Home Support Worker may accept up to a maximum of 40 hours per week. It is the Enhanced Home Support Worker’s responsibility to track their hours worked, as they could be working with several different children/youth and/or families at the same time.

Position Requirements

Knowledge of the impact that oppression, Anti-Black Racism, and colonization has on the lives of service users, particularly in identity formation and systemic issues.
Maintain a strong sense of professional judgment, tact, ethics, sensitivity, integrity, and confidentiality.
Adapt to changes and demonstrate flexibility.
Knowledge of de-escalation techniques.
Problem solving, critical thinking, multitasking.
Knowledge of the stages, milestones, and prerequisites of development of children from birth through young adulthood.
Requirements for maintaining confidentiality and the principles of privacy.
Knowledge and ability to develop therapeutic relationships.
Ability to work through a trauma-informed lens.
The importance of cultural diversity in child-rearing practices, parenting, and family resources.
Case noting and communication skills.
Effectively manage interpersonal conflict.
Work in a safe manner in accordance with the Society’s health and safety policies and procedures and all relevant legislation.
Upon conditional offer of employment:
- Valid “G” Ontario Driver’s License and safe driving record.
- Upon hire, submission of a current Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Check satisfactory to Employer.
- Access to a reliable insured vehicle.
- Flexible schedule (including evenings and weekends).
- Child Welfare Records Check satisfactory to Employer.

Position Duties

Support to Children and Youth in Care:
Providing respite/support to resource caregiver(s) by supervising children/youth; both inside the home and in the community in a manner that supports the rhythms and routines of the home.
Provide emotional and behavioral support to children/youth.
Where alternate arrangements cannot be made, assist in transporting children to school, activities or appointments.
Complete case notes based on observations.

Family Time:

Facilitate visits between children/youth and their parents and other family members.
Transport child(ren)/youth to and from family visits, and support children and parents with the transition at the beginning and end of the visit.
Some visits are fully supervised; other visits may be partially supervised. The specifics of the visit arrangements vary from family to family according to their needs.
Complete case notes based on observations.

Other Duties/Responsibilities:

All health and safety incidents, issues, and concerns must be reported to the Manager of Support Services.
Communicate with the SPRING team regarding task assignments.
Complete case notes detailing observations/activities and involvement with children/youth and families.
Submit timesheets, mileage, and expenses on a timely basis.
Attend training and professional development opportunities as required/needed.

APPLICATION INFORMATION – Competition Open Until Filled
Please submit a cover letter and resume online at www.thunderbaycas.ca “Career Opportunities”. Individuals may also submit an application directly to: Human Resources, The Children’s Aid Society of the District of Thunder Bay, 1110 Jade Court, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6M7.

The Society is committed to supporting and advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in our organization and the society in which we serve. As such, we are expressly interested in receiving inquiries and applications from individuals who identify themselves as Indigenous, racialized, or equity-seeking in order to better reflect the demographic profile of Thunder Bay and District.

TBCAS is committed to a candidate selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. In order to ensure candidates are assessed in a fair and equitable manner, accommodations will be provided to prospective employees in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

We thank all applicants; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.