Care Support Assistant- Part Time

Compensation: $28.67/ hour plus vacation pay; Site : Rockland
varied shifts including evenings, weekends, and public holidays
Working with children and youth in an out-of-home emergency/urgency stabilization setting
Collaborate with teams to implement care plans that support participant's involvement in person centered programs that promote educational, behavioural, developmental, psychological, and emotional growth
Creating and proving a safe, secure, and supportive environment for participants by developing and maintaining therapeutic relationships that attend to the diverse needs of youth
Navigating conflict, overcoming obstacles, and being creative in providing support to participants while remaining calm and focused in crisis situations by utilizing effective de-escalation and decision-making skills
Work successfully with diverse groups and demonstrate commitment to principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice
Completion of a post-secondary diploma in Child & Youth Worker(CYC) or Social Service Worker (SSW) - or an equivalent Human Services program.
Please Note: Personal Support Worker (PSW) and Developmental Services Worker (DSW) certifications do not meet the educational requirements for this position.
Minimum two (2) years of related experience providing behaviour intervention support; knowledge of concurrent disorders and/or dual diagnoses and strategies for support
Understanding of support requirements specific to the roles and responsibilities of the job
Capacity to establish, implement, and maintain professional and personal boundaries
Multilingualism and having diverse lived experiences are considered assets
Physical Health assessment: verification of up-to-date immunisations, negative TB Skin test (within the last 6 months), COVID vaccination status (2 doses), and ability to meet the physical and psychological requirements of the position
Current Standard First Aid & CPR, Level C with AED training preferred

Humana Community Services is an equal-opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We respect, encourage, and celebrate diversity, and invite applications from all qualified candidates. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process, contact us at [email protected] Employees represented by Local 171 will be given first consideration for these positions.