Temporary Part Time Respite Shift Coordinator - London, Canada - The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army

Verified Company

London, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Part time

Description

The Respite Program supports adults and children with intellectual disabilities and their families offering different program options to meet individual need.

The day program is for adults interested in building skill and social connection and enjoying recreation/leisure opportunities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Client Services:

Responsible to ensure that needs of program participants are met i.e. physically, emotionally, medically, and behaviorally.
Responsible for dispensing medication and ensuring that all medication charting is completed in compliance with established agency policies.
Required to complete safety checks, logbook recordings, intake and discharge functions.
Plan menu according to Canada's Food Guide; maintain inventory of grocery/ household items and generate shopping list.
Plan and facilitate a variety of recreation and leisure activities and community outings (appropriate to age, skill level and interests) which provide opportunities to promote inclusion in the community.
Advocate on behalf of the program participants to promote health and wellbeing.
Ensure that participants follow through on personal care routines and routines of daily living.
Provide intervention for any behavioral challenges.
Liaise with parents, caregivers, community partners as required.
Responsible for transportation of participants in the program vehicles.
Prepare and distribute meals, snacks/nourishments as outlined on the approved menu.
Complete house maintenance duties as outlined under 'shift responsibilities' as well as the organization and maintenance of property and program supplies.

Communication/Administration:

Assist the Respite Program Supervisor in the development of protocols, profiles and procedures specific to individual participants; maintenance and updating of participant records and other program documentation.
Ensure proper recording in the daily log, shift change book, anecdotal recordings, incident reports, restraint forms, etc.
Report any identified needs to team members, Respite Program Supervisor and/or oncall designate and parent/usual caregiver.
Maintenance and updating of participant records and other program documentation.

Human Resources:

Provide training and orientation to new staff/volunteers/students.
Provide medication administration training as required to Respite Support Staff working in the program.
Provide support and direction to parttime and/or casual/relief staff.

Property:

Report any property damage, mechanical breakdown of equipment and/or repairs needed in the program.
Perform other position related duties as required.

FINANCIAL AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT:

Assist the Program Supervisor in the purchase of program supplies and equipment; responsible to manage purchases on house charge accounts.
Receive payments for service and issue receipts.
Receive spending money and document use.
Accountable to use and document petty cash for recreation/leisure activities.

Working Conditions:

This is a temporary parttime job shared based on
20 hours per week for up to approximately four (4) months.
Flexibility in scheduling is required to meet program requirements; schedule including days, afternoons, weekends, and will include a 1⁄2 hour paid meal break.
The Supervisor will set the hours of work and work schedule and may vary according to requirements of responsibility.
The operational hours of this facility are 24/
Some travel is associated with this position.
Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs.
Frequent lifting, twisting, bending, crouching, reaching, pushing and pulling.
Walking and standing for long periods.
Some kneeling, running may be required.

Shifts:
Including days, afternoons, weekends

Start Date:
September 11, 2023

End Date:
December 31, 2023

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Completed two (2) years of Community College in related education (Developmental Service Worker diploma, Child and Youth Worker diploma or equivalent) in the area of developmental disabilities.
Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification.
Current First Aid & CPR Certification.
Current Safe Food Handling Certification.
Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

Minimum of one (1) year of prior work experience in a social services setting providing direct care to children, youth and adults who have intellectual disabilities; dealing with crises.
Valid Ontario Class "G" Driver's License is required, current original copy of driver's abstract, which is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required.

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES:

Treat the property of The Salvation Army with due care and caution.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and exercise good judgement.
Ability to work independently and participate as an active and respon