Support Worker Iii - Barrie

Building on our 70th year history, Empower Simcoe is looking for innovative, passionate, and dedicated employees.?Our inclusive culture empowers all of us to Be, Belong and Thrive. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference and feel proud of the work you do everyday, you've come to the right place.?Your future starts now at Empower Simcoe.

We are presently accepting resumes for a number of Permanent Full-Time Support Worker III positions. These positions will be assigned to work in our group homes in Barrie, working up to 72 hours biweekly.

Compensation Package

• Additional hours may be available with a minimum rate of pay of $25.32/hour;
• Confidential Employee Assistance program for you and for your immediate family;
• 11 paid Statutory Holidays;

Following The Successful Completion Of Probation

• Employer paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, health and dental benefits;
• Participation in the Multisector Pension plan;
• Employer paid vacation and sick time;

Minimum Qualifications

• 6 months direct work experience with the Developmental Services Sector;
• Candidates who have a completed Degree or Diploma from an accredited college or university in an unrelated field must have 2 years full-time work experience directly supporting people;
• When submitting your resume and cover letter, please also upload a copy of your diplomas / degrees. In your resume, please ensure that you specify the length of your programs;
• A valid class "G" driver's license and own reliable transportation is required;
• Ability to work weekends and holidays;
• Ability to attend team meetings and training as required during daytime hours; ?
• S.W. diploma or an acceptable educational equivalency (D.S.W., Child & Youth Worker, E.C.E., S.S.W., Nursing, Psychology, etc.) as determined by the employer is required;

Other Consideration

According to the Collective Agreement, Article 21.10:

In the event the Employer is unable to find a suitable qualified candidate through the job posting procedure, the Employer may hire new or appoint current employees without educational qualifications as required by the job description, provided that such employees make a written commitment to acquire the necessary educational qualifications within five (5) calendar years. These employees will be hired at one job grade lower than is stated on the job description. They will move through the steps of that grid upon their anniversary date as provided for in the Collective Agreement. Once educational qualifications have been completed satisfactorily within the five (5) calendar years, they will move to the job grade stated on the job description, and at the same step position as on the lower grade grid.

Role/Duties

Our Support Workers provide support to individuals with intellectual disabilities with all aspects of daily living within a group home setting. Responsibilities include providing support for personal care, household duties, meal preparation and finances. You may also support people to appointments or events to foster connections within the community.

SUBMIT APPLICATION?BY:

Internal 4:00 p.m. September 18, 2023

External 4:00 p.m. September 25, 2023

We thank all those who apply for this position. However, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered. If you have any issues with the application process, please contact our People and Culture Employee Experience, Erica Bleta at [email protected].

Empower Simcoe is committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability. Applications are encouraged from those who reflect the diversity of our community.

Empower Simcoe is committed to being non-discriminatory and providing equal and barrier-free selection and appointment processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to this position, please let us know if you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process. Our inclusive culture empowers all of us to Be, Belong and Thrive.

Posting #23-86