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Support Worker (Rehabilitation) - (FT) - Timmins, ON

You’ll feel great about a career with March of Dimes Canada 

At March of Dimes Canada, our collective work matters. As a leading national charity backed by a history of more than 70 years of impact, we’re dedicated to being Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide. You’ll be joining a team made up of more than 2,000 professionals that’s dedicated to solving big challenges and creating real change for people with disabilities in communities across our country. They’re at the center of all we do, and we make a real difference in their lives every day. It matters to us because the need is urgent — and it’s growing.  

More than eight million people with disabilities in Canada experience challenges like poverty, discrimination, indignity, and isolation. These are the barriers that you’ll help tear down. Together, with your vital contributions, we’ll keep moving the dial on the challenges people with disabilities face. Our work is deep and wide — and you’ll always find it deeply rewarding — which is why we pull together to make change happen. Our collective efforts are rooted in our Purpose, Vision, and Mission, which inform how we drive all our work forward: 

  • Purpose: Champion equity. Empower ability.
  • Vision: An inclusive, barrier-free society for people with disabilities. 
  • Mission: To be Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide.  

Whether starting or advancing your career with us, you’ll feel great knowing that you’re: 

  • Contributing to our important mission: creating real change for people with disabilities
  • Joining a leading national charity with a history of impact and a future full of possibility
  • Enjoying industry-leading employment incentives and benefits
  • Supported in your professional growth, development, and success
  • Included in our empathetic and supportive work culture 

Learn more about why we’re a great employer at marchofdimes.ca/careers.

This role 

We are currently looking to fill one Full time Brain Injury Rehabilitation Worker position in Timmins, ON.

 

Responsibilities: 

  • Implement individualized support services plans within the home and/or community for adults with brain injury (BI)
  • Assist individuals with brain injury in instrumental activities of daily living, cognitive and problem-solving skills, community orientation and integration
  • Provide services on a flexible basis during weekday business hours
  • Reporting responsibilities including daily log note recording, incident reports, and verbal reports as required
  • Participate in training as required
  • Follow policies and procedures as required

Qualifications:

  • Post-Secondary in Human or Social Services preferred or Rehabilitation Assistant diploma
  • Minimum of three years’ experience in Human Services field and/or working with people with ABI
  • Current CPR, First Aid is an asset
  • Access to vehicle to use for business and valid driver’s license
  • Proven consistency in work performance, including reliability and flexibility
  • Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills
  • Sound problem solving skills
  • Proven ability to work independently / autonomously
  • Knowledge of and experience working with local community housing and social services resources
  • Ability to speak, read, and write English

 

How to apply 

If you are interested in applying, please submit your application by August 23, 2024.

 

Questions about working at March of Dimes Canada? 

For general inquiries, you can reach us at recruitment@marchofdimes.ca  

We value the health & safety of our employees 

MODC is committed to ensuring a healthy and safe work environment. We encourage all current and prospective employees to receive Covid-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Public Health. This reflects our dedication to safeguarding the health and wellbeing of our workforce.

Need accommodations? We're here to help! 

MODC is committed to a workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds and abilities. In accordance with accessibility and human rights legislation across Canada, MODC will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities and other protected needs. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive, equitable, accessible, and barrier-free. 

Our Reconciliation, Equity, Accessibility, Diversity, and Inclusion (READI) approach 

MODC is dedicated to building and advancing an inclusive and welcoming culture. It’s also why we’re focused on attracting, retaining, and supporting diverse people. Thanks to our progressive practices, team members of all abilities and backgrounds are encouraged to access the opportunities and supports they need to grow, thrive, and succeed. Our READI approach is rooted in our shared belief that championing equity and empowering ability starts by investing in our team members— and in our shared culture — so that we all feel included, safe, and confident at work every single day.