Onehealth

Onehealth

Respite Worker Ottawa

Ottawa, Ontario

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 21 days ago
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About the role

  • Onehealth is committed to improving and revolutionizing the way mental health is delivered by providing a broad range of therapeutic and integrated services for all ages.
  • We're dedicated to not only improving mental health solutions but making mental health care accessible for all.
  • Onehealth is currently recruiting talented individuals to join our expanding team as a Weekday, Weekend, Weeknight and Casual Respite Worker for our Autism program located in Ottawa area.

Responsibilities

  • Relief and support, emotional regulation
  • Supports youth to achieve their established goals using a strengths-based approach.

Requirements

  • Must possess CPI, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training, Crisis Intervention, or TCI and a degree or diploma relevant to the field (required)
  • Must have the ability to work independently once assigned a case

Nice to have

  • 1 year experience working in a position with exposure to ABA techniques and strategies (preferred)

Skills

  • Certificate in Psychology, Social Work, Behavioural Science, Education, Child and Youth Worker, or related field (required)
  • 6 months - 1 year experience working in a position with exposure to ABA techniques and strategies (preferred)
  • Ability to work weekends
  • Previous experience with working with children and youth, highly energetic, enthusiastic, positive, creative, and have great play skills
  • Good understanding of and experience working with, children and youth with physical or mental developmental disabilities.
  • Experience and solid understanding of the harm reduction model.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate with youth effectively and adapt to accommodate developmental needs.
  • Culturally competent practices and understanding of the impacts of colonization for Indigenous communities, families and individuals.
  • Successful result of Criminal Record check.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle is required in order to potentially transport clients
  • Physical Requirements
  • Activities such as, but not limited to, swimming and hiking

Benefits

  • Learning and maintaining ethical standards of practice
  • Flexible schedule with opportunity for more hours as business grows
  • Must have the ability to work with families, healthcare professionals, counselors, and others

Company info

  • Our team is growing and we are looking for highly motivated individuals who are ready to gain hands-on experience working with children on the spectrum.
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