Organization Overview

NTEC is a non‑profit organization that provides services to people living with a disability. We focus on providing vital services to individuals living with disabilities. From competitive employment opportunities to community-supported volunteering and enriching educational programs, we're dedicated to fostering inclusivity and empowerment. The children's respite regional program aims to create a positive impact from an early age.

Position Summary

The Support Worker provides assistance to individuals so they can maintain a quality of life based on their needs while ensuring overall care, health, welfare, safety and happiness of every child being supported.

Location: Niagara Falls, ON

Rate of Pay (CAD): 24.20/hour

Department: Regional Respite Program

Position Type: Replacement

Hours of Work: Shift work and weekends are required

Accountability

This position reports directly to the Supervisor, Children's Services.

Corporate Responsibilities

- Fosters positive and constructive interpersonal relationships with the Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, and clients, visitors, outside agencies, government officials and related professional associations.
- Maintains and adheres to all relevant legislation.
- Maintains and adheres to organizational policies and procedures.
- Abides by all Occupational Health and Safety Policies.
- Demonstrates practices which are consistent with the guiding principles of the Agency.

Job Responsibilities

Supports to Individuals

- Supervise and support the individuals in such areas as recreation and leisure activities.
- Supervises and supports individuals in the development of life and social skills, such as personal hygiene, nutrition, outings, etc., as they may require.
- Provides emotional support for each individual as needed.




- Administers medication and ensures proper storage of medication to ensure safety.
- Tasks may include general household cleaning and minor home maintenance.
- Preparation of nutritious meals, as according to Canada's Food Guide.

Administration and Finance

- Writes reports or assists with assessments, including data collection.
- Ensures information is handled in compliance with confidentiality guidelines of the agency and the Ministry of Community and Social Services.
- May be responsible for arranging funds for outings and handling petty cash.

Training and Career development

- Updates skills regularly as required.
- Attends conferences, trainings, and staff meetings as required.

Health & Safety

- Follow agency policies, rules and regulations regarding health and safety, housekeeping, safety, security, and equipment.
- Immediately report any workplace accidents/incidents to the supervisor/designate and complete the required paperwork.
- Immediately report any problems or hazards and/or unsafe work conditions.
- Personally conduct yourself in a manner that promotes safe conditions and actions.

Qualifications

- Related college diploma (DSS or DSW, EA-SNS, Social Service Worker, Child & Youth Worker) or post-secondary equivalent.
- Minimum of six (6) months experience working with children with special needs.
- Behavior management training an asset.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated problem‑solving skills.
- Knowledge of both official languages an asset.
- Current Standard First Aid Certification and CPR (or willingness to obtain).
- Current Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training - NVCI (or willingness to obtain).
- Valid class G driver's license (willing to use own vehicle).
- Proven ability to work as a team member, as well as independently.
- Satisfactory Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Persons Screening Check.

Application

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