Special Needs Worker jobs

NewLife Options Inc. is a community based Not for Profit agency that is dedicated to developing collaborative community partnerships in support of individuals living with developmental, cognitive , physical or mental health disabilities. NewLife Options' mission is to empower and engage our supported individuals in a community living environment that fosters growth, ensures dignity, and provides opportunities to enhance their quality of life. Please visit our website www.newlifeoptions.ca for more information on our organization.

We are seeking demonstrated leaders in the field providing dynamic active and engaged support for those we serve. We seek highly qualified and engaged candidates that can problem solve, initiate new ideas, and are competent in following through on programming goals, protocols, and activities. We are seeking high energy achievers who take pride in knowing they are providing the very best care possible.

NewLife offers:

• Competitive wages
• Bi-weekly Pay
• Opportunity for growth
• On the job Orientation & In Program orientation training and support shifts
• NVCI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention) training
• Safe Talk/Assist Suicide Awareness training
• CPR/First Aid Training

Your Responsibilities: workers assist residents to live successfully in a community home setting while implementing the philosophy and values of NewLife. This includes:

• Providing individuals with the opportunity to make meaningful choices
• Recognizing each individual’s contributions and promoting participation
• Promoting health and wellness while ensuring that individuals are safe
• Connecting individuals with family, friends, community, and resources both within and outside the agency

Key components in providing daily quality-of-life care and support include assisting individuals as they gain knowledge and develop functional skills that they can use to enhance their independence and participate in community. Your role is to provide high quality active care and fully engaged active support as part of a dynamic team and to ensure that Individuals are provided opportunities and options which reflect cultural and ethnic sensitivity in the community.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience working with autism
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Critical thinking and crisis intervention skills
• Experience/familiarity with Trauma Informed Care Approaches
• Knowledge of age-appropriate activities
• Ability to provide a calm and positive role model to children
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and ensure everyone's dignity
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of the team
• Ability to prevent and resolve conflicts
• Demonstrates initiative, creativity, and resourcefulness
• Strong work ethics and positive attitude
• Detailed Record keeping
• Discretion with confidentiality

Job Requirements:

• Must have current Certification of First Aid and CPR, NVCI, Suicide Awareness
• Understand and agree that condition of employment requires driving residents with travel reimbursement (Please note this is Not Optional as these positions require drivers)
• Clear Criminal Record check with Vulnerable Sector Screening (Current June 2025)
• A Valid Driver's License with clean Abstract & Vehicle with proof of insurance
• Experience with autism behavior
• Professional Reference by supervisor at current/last employer mandatory

Education:

Completed or working towards one of the following:

Child and Youth Worker, Developmental Service Worker, Social Service Worker, Police Foundations, Law and Security, Community Justice Worker, Youth Outreach Worker, Addictions Worker, Addictions Councilor, Residential treatment, Mental Health, Corrections, Masters of Social Work, Child youth councilor, Personal support Worker, Children Services, Autism Behavioral Science, Bachelor of Social Work, Educational Assistant, Behavioral Specialist, Recreation and Leisure, Special Needs Support, Early Childhood Educator, Child Therapist, Child Welfare Worker, Outreach Worker, Psychology

**Non-violent Crisis Intervention Training an asset**

NOTE: We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants who receive an interview will be required to present their references at that time.

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Do you have a valid NB driver's license and reliable vehicle as use of vehicle is mandatory for these position(s) to transport residents to and from activities and appointments?
• Please describe your background in assisting individuals with high level mental health issues?
• Please share in detail your experience working with individuals who have complex trauma and mental health?
• Please outline your ability and understanding of what skills are necessary to support a high level case in an active and engaged way?
• Do you have current (within 90 days) Criminal record check, Workplace First Aid/CPR, NVCI/Assist training? (Please List)

Experience:

• Verifiable Canadian Work : 2 years (required)
• Autism/Mental Health: 2 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In person