Love helping people? We're looking for diverse and equity minded passionate, hardworking, and self-directed people to join our team of caregivers. Spark Inc is an innovative and award-winning inclusive and equity focused organization that matches diverse clients to the best one to one care in the community.

CHILD & YOUTH WORKER
A playful 9-year-old boy with Autism, ADHD, and Down syndrome, living in Sawmill Creek area. As a caregiver, a typical session would include engaging the client with exercise, ideally outdoors while supervising safety, and going to new areas for stimulation. Our client loves to run, climb trees, go to indoor parks, playground, kick ball indoors, and play with toys!

You would be the ideal candidate to work with us if you are someone who is energetic, comfortable with hygiene support, has experience with ASD/ADHD and behaviours.

Please Note: The family has requested a caregiver who has received both doses of their COVID-19 vaccine.

HOURS:
One 2 hour shift on Saturday or Sunday (Flexible time, potentially 3 hours)

RATE OF PAY:
$25/hr

Requirements

Cover letter outlining why you would be a great match for Spark. Tell us who you are!
Valid First Aid and CPR Standard Level "C" certification
Smartphone with a data plan
Criminal Record & Vulnerable Sector Check (within the last 12 months)

Assets

Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team
University and/or College education in a related field
Driver’s License “G” class with access to a reliable vehicle
CPI, TCI, and/or NVCI training (current certification)

Spark is looking to hire motivated, dedicated, and experienced Child and Youth Support Workers. In this role, you’ll be working with children and youth in the community living with Autism Spectrum Disorder, varying mental illnesses, and behavioural challenges.

Care is tailored to each person, so each position is unique. Some clients need mainly in-home support. Others require support participating in community activities. Whatever the circumstances, we want people who will genuinely care about their well-being.

Why Choose Spark?

At Spark, we value community, work life balance and career development. To help foster your personal and professional growth, we partner with Spark University, a non-profit focused on connecting, educating, and empowering caregivers. Spark U provides you with learning opportunities to make sure you are providing quality care for your clients. You can check them out at www.sparku.ca

Whatever our clients’ age, background, or circumstances, we help them choose the perfect fit from our handpicked team of passionate, skilled and committed caregivers. As a caregiver with Spark, you have a voice in the matching process. We believe that your input will foster the best long-term relationships with your clients. At Spark, you’ll have flexibility, autonomy and a team who truly cares about you.

Whatever your age, ability, orientation, ethnicity, race, culture, religion or gender identity - you are welcome. Our community is stronger and more vibrant when it is more diverse and inclusive.

Check us out: www.sparkcares.ca

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Please note that this is the two-day training

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If you are hired on with Spark* Lifecare, you would be hired as an Independent Contractor and be compensated as such. (Please note: We are happy to explain this relationship more during a virtual screen. A description is provided below) Is this something that you are familiar and okay with?

What is an independent Contractor:

As an independent contractor, you will have a better work life balance!
You can build your own schedule: you have the opportunity to grow your caseload and work within the hours that you're available and willing to work. However, we cannot guarantee a set amount of clients/hours.
We don't take any deductions off your pay.
Several tax advantages (Please consult the CRA or seek professional advice).

We would need you to own a smart phone with data plan and download two applications. Is this something you are okay with? *

Do you have access to a reliable vehicle *

If so, are you willing to transport clients if necessary? *

Are you comfortable working in homes with pets?

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Mandatory proof of the COVID-19 vaccination has been updated for Spark job application submissions. Proof of the COVID-19 vaccination, to date, is presently not required for job application submissions. Even with this update, it is important to note that Spark works with vulnerable populations. As such, many clients, along with their families, may request a caregiver or therapist who is comfortable wearing personal protective equipment (PPE). Caregivers applying for a position with us may be asked about their comfort level in purchasing, wearing, and maintaining their own PPE. We continue to respect the personal preferences of caregivers and therapists who want to wear PPE to protect themselves and others in the work they provide in the community. Do you acknowledge? *

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Child & Youth Worker #669

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