developmental service worker

Community Living Tillsonburg; Tillsonburg; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage paid

As per collective agreement

Job summary

Community Living Tillsonburg is seeking a dedicated worker to support adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities in group homes and the community.

The role involves supervising daily activities, assisting with personal care, coordinating with health and social services, and accompanying clients to appointments and outings. On-site work is required at multiple locations; a valid driver's license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
• Developmental services worker (DSW) Training
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Responsibilities

• Administrative and office activities
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Housekeeping activities
• Food preparation
• Resolve conflict situations
• Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Client focus

Initiative

Education

DSW Training

Job description

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)

Work setting

• Group home


• Work in employer's/client's home


• Various locations


• Social service or charity agency


• Private residence

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Administrative and office activities


• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs


• Housekeeping activities


• Food preparation


• Resolve conflict situations


• Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses


• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients


• Assist clients/guests with special needs


• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Developmental services worker (DSW) Training


• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate


• First Aid Certificate


• CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Persons with an intellectual disability


• Persons with mental health disabilities

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check


• Child Abuse Registry check


• Driver's validity licence check


• Adult Abuse Registry check

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle


• Valid driver's licence

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills


• Excellent oral communication


• Client focus


• Excellent written communication


• Flexibility


• Initiative


• Team player

Benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement


• Mileage paid

Other Benefits

• Other benefits