Our team strives to be understanding, non-judgemental, kind, and neurodivergent-affirming. We value each others' opinions, operate with mutual respect, and try our best to leave our masks at home. We provide in-home and community-based life skills supports, respite care, and housekeeping to primarily neurodivergent households, and we are proud to also hire neurodivergent staff members.

This is a job where you will get the chance to make a big impact for the people you work with inside a work environment that values autonomy and open communication.

Experience supporting autistic children and adults is a major bonus to apply with us. If you’re familiar with Ross Greene, our values will likely align. Lived experience is applicable, and your attitude and life experience mean more to us than your resume.

The position:

- Providing in home care and supervision for children, including those with diverse developmental and support needs
- Supporting children’s daily routines, personal hygiene, and life skills
- Safety focused interventions as necessary
- Supporting children and family emotional wellbeing and social development non-judgementally
- Thinking on the fly and following kid’s lead to organize age appropriate and person- appropriate activities to support special interests and community outings
- Accompanying children out into the community for school, appointments, and community activities
- Food preparation as necessary
- Following individualized care plans and maintaining respectful and proactive communication with parents and management

What we offer:

- Competitive wages (we are a living wage employer)




- Flexible hours and a health spending plan available if you work enough hours
- Smaller child-caregiver ratios
- Independence/autonomy in task completion supported by detailed care planning
- We value your neurodivergent lived experience and your opinion

What we look for:

- Non-judgemental, helpful, and gentle/encouraging demeanour
- You're willing to chip in and get your hands dirty or play along if a messy task comes up (or you will communicate openly if this is a sensory squick for you)
- You believe in autonomy and champion that for the people you help
- You have an excellent understanding of consent and apply it throughout your life
- Safety focus and experience supporting people who may use unexpected behaviours to communicate their needs
- You must be willing to center the people you serve- we are often a significant piece in a child’s attachment and support matrix. Please don't apply if you are flaky or noncommittal. This is more than "just a job" to the people we help.
- Ability to problem solve in high pressure situations
- Physical ability to handle the demands of a physical job
- Desire to help and clean up around the house- housework is part of this role for many of our clients
- Ability to pass a vulnerable sector criminal record check
- Access to your own reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and a explicit driving record are greatly beneficial to this position.

Please note: This specific home and community-based position is full time (30+ hours per week) in Duncan and surrounding area. Pay: $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 30.0 per week

Benefits

- Mileage reimbursement
- Wellness program

Work Location: In person

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