Support Worker 2 at Humana Community Services – Strathroy, Ontario

Part-Time Support Worker 2

(Job #: 16 - 260326)

Compensation: $25.02/ hour plus vacation pay; 2.5% in lieu of benefits & Health Care Spending Account upon completion of probation

Site: Hull

Location: Strathroy, ON

Schedule: 16-32 hrs/week; varied shifts including evenings, weekends and public holidays, night shifts.

Apply by: Thursday, April 02, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

Please be advised: A Class G (full) Driver’s License is mandatory for this position.

Summary of Roles & Responsibilities:

• Provide overnight support to children, youth, and/or adults in a residential setting, including individuals with medical, mental health, developmental, and communication needs

• Maintain a safe, secure, and supportive environment during overnight hours, including completing bed checks and responding to urgent or crisis situations in accordance with established protocols

• Support participants with activities of daily living, personal care, and life skills development through modelling, prompting, and encouragement

• Administer and monitor medications as required and in accordance with training and policies

• Complete routine documentation, logs, and reports, and communicate effectively with team members and supervisors

• Perform household responsibilities including cleaning, general maintenance, and meal preparation

• Transport and/or accompany participants to off-site activities when required

• Build and maintain respectful, professional, and therapeutic relationships with participants, families, colleagues, and external partners

• Demonstrate commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and trauma-informed care in all aspects of service delivery

Qualifications:

• Completion of post-secondary diploma in Child and Youth Care (CYC) or Social Service Worker (SSW) - or an equivalent Human Services program.
  • Please Note: Personal Support Worker (PSW) and Developmental Services Worker (DSW) certifications do not meet the educational requirements for this position.

• Up to one (1) year of related experience supporting vulnerable individuals with specialized needs

• Ability to remain calm, focused, and responsive in urgent or crisis situations

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills

• Demonstrated reliability and ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional and personal boundaries

• Proficiency with basic computer applications and electronic documentation systems

• Multilingualism and diverse lived experience are considered assets

Requirements:

• Valid Class G (full) Driver’s License with a 3-year Uncertified Driver Record
• Satisfactory current (within the last 6 months) Broad Record Check
• Physical Health assessment: verification of up-to-date immunizations, negative TB Skin test (within the last 6 months), COVID vaccination status (2 doses), and ability to meet the physical and psychological requirements of the position
• Current Standard First Aid & CPR, Level C with AED training preferred

Humana Community Services is an equal-opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We respect, encourage, and celebrate diversity, and invite applications from all qualified candidates. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process, contact us at employment@humanacs.org Employees represented by Local 171 will be given first consideration for these positions. Only selected candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.