- 905-453-4270
- 5659 McAdam Road, Unit 5 Mississauga ON L4Z 1N9
1. We are actively seeking foster parents and highly qualified individuals for specialized and intensive home-based care. Fostering is available for individuals/families that wish to foster in their own home or in our fully set-up homes.
2. We are hiring qualified individuals to work part and full time hours in our Group Home setting as well as our individualized programs (must be available to work afternoon and weekend shifts)
The following information identifies the skills and experience required to be successful as a Front-Line Worker with Cornerstone Group Homes Inc.
Attend orientation to the Agency’s Policy and Procedure Manual – sign acknowledgment forms that indicate an understanding of specific Policies and Procedures.
Ability to develop and implement programs within the Agency’s standards and service provision requirements that benefit the Service Users within the Agency.
Experience working within a set budget within the assigned location.
CPossess certification in the behavior management program that the Agency chooses to use (UMAB; CPI; etc)
Willing to participate in professional development as offered by the Agency and to provide feedback regarding the knowledge gained through professional development
Ability to utilize the On Call Emergency system within the agency
Ability to communicate and facilitate on behalf of Service Users within the Community including school system and justice system
Be aware of the requirements under Quality Assurance Measures from the Ministry of Community and Social Services and/or requirements under the Ministry of Children and Youth
Familiarity working with youth and adults with a dual diagnosis (developmental disability and mental health diagnosis)
Act in the position of a Primary worker for a Service User within the assigned location. This will involve preparing progress reports; presenting information regarding those progress reports; participate in group meetings.
Arrange for medical, dental, and other appointments for the Service User. Ensure transportation and escort available.
Assist the Service User in understanding their rights and responsibilities within the Agency.
Where appropriate will design and implement short-term treatment goals in consultation with professionals involved in the support of the Service User under the standards through Quality Assurance Measures.
Assist in the development of an Individual Support Plan under the standards through Quality Assurance Measures.
Assist in the development of a Plan of Care for youth who are crown wards under a Child Welfare agency.
Prepare documentation as required by Cornerstone Group Homes Inc., as required by the Ministry of Community and Social Services/Children and Youth Services.
All other assignments as indicated by Management as deemed appropriate
Ability to plan and implement activities within the shift at the assigned location.
Ability to communicate clearly with all stakeholders involved with the Service User, within the location; agency and community.
ave knowledge of abnormal behaviors, interpret the function of those behaviors and implement behavior supports as identified by the management team and/or professionals.
Ability to problem solve in crisis situations within the service principles with the Agency
Provide leadership and guidance to junior staff as well as Service Users within the location
Certified in either UMAB or CPI in terms of Intrusive Behavior Intervention
Certified in First Aid and CPR.
Demonstrate leadership abilities at all times.
Where appropriate will design and implement short-term treatment goals in consultation with professionals involved in the support of the Service User under the standards through Quality Assurance Measures.
Demonstrate professional standards at all times within the location including appropriate dress and appropriate communication.
A Child and Youth Worker certificate.
A Corrections Worker certificate.
Social Services Worker certificate.
Developmental Service Worker certificate.
Personal Support Worker certificate.
Experience in a related field of not less than 3 years.
The role of a foster parent is to provide for the physical, emotional and social needs of children/adults in a substitute family setting.
Attend orientation to the Agency’s Policy and Procedure Manual – sign acknowledgment forms that indicate an understanding of specific Policies and Procedures.
Ability to develop and implement programs within the Agency’s standards and service provision requirements that benefit the Service Users within the Agency.
Experience working within a set budget within the assigned location.
Where appropriate will design and implement short-term treatment goals in consultation with professionals involved in the support of the Service User under the standards through Quality Assurance Measures.
Possess certification in the behavior management program that the Agency chooses to use (UMAB; CPI; etc).
Willing to participate in professional development as offered by the Agency and to provide feedback regarding the knowledge gained through professional development.
Ability to utilize the On Call Emergency system within the agency
Ability to communicate and facilitate on behalf of Service Users within the Community including school system and justice system
Be aware of the requirements under Quality Assurance Measures from the Ministry of Community and Social Services and/or requirements under the Ministry of Children and Youth
Familiarity working with youth and adults with a dual diagnosis (developmental disability and mental health diagnosis)
Act in the position of a Primary worker for a Service User within the assigned location. This will involve preparing progress reports; presenting information regarding those progress reports; participate in group meetings.
Arrange for medical, dental, and other appointments for the Service User. Ensure transportation and escort available.
Assist the Service User in understanding their rights and responsibilities within the Agency.
Where appropriate will design and implement short-term treatment goals in consultation with professionals involved in the support of the Service User under the standards through Quality Assurance Measures.
Assist in the development of an Individual Support Plan under the standards through Quality Assurance Measures.
Assist in the development of a Plan of Care for youth who are crown wards under a Child Welfare agency.
Prepare documentation as required by Cornerstone Group Homes Inc., as required by the Ministry of Community and Social Services/Children and Youth Services.
All other assignments as indicated by Management as deemed appropriate
Ability to plan and implement activities within the shift at the assigned location.
Ability to communicate clearly with all stakeholders involved with the Service User, within the location; agency and community.
Have knowledge of abnormal behaviors, interpret the function of those behaviors and implement behavior supports as identified by the management team and/or professionals.
Ability to problem solve in crisis situations within the service principles with the Agency.
Provide leadership and guidance to junior staff as well as Service Users within the location
Assist in the development of a Plan of Care for youth who are crown wards under a Child
Certified in either UMAB CPI in terms of Intrusive Behavior Intervention.
Certified in First Aid and CPR.
Demonstrate leadership abilities at all times.
Demonstrate professional standards at all times within the location including appropriate dress and appropriate communication.
Child and Youth Worker certificate.
Corrections Worker certificate.
Social Services Worker certificate.
Developmental Service Worker certificate
Personal Support Worker certificate
Experience in a related field of not less than 3 years
