Developmental Service Worker, Dual Diagnosis Program

London Ontario Canada Public Library; London; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to providing specialized mental health care. As a Developmental Service Worker, you will support adults with dual diagnoses, collaborating with a dedicated team to implement effective behavior support plans. This part-time role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on individuals' lives, using evidence-based interventions to guide their recovery journey. If you are passionate about mental health and have the skills to foster therapeutic relationships, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow and contribute to a vital field.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the Mental Health Act and ability to work independently.
• Ability to recognize and respond to abnormal behavior indicating emotional changes.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to adults with dual diagnosis.
• Collaborate with Advanced Behaviour Analysts to implement behavior support plans.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Behavioral Analysis Knowledge

Documentation Skills

Flexibility

Education

Developmental Service Worker Diploma

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Dual Diagnosis Program

Parkwood Institute Mental Health Care - London, ON

Part Time

Salary Range: $32.18 - $35.56 /hour

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Parkwood Institute, Mental Health is an organization that provides specialized mental health care to individuals living with mental illnesses on both an inpatient and outpatient basis. Our work is guided by a recovery-oriented philosophy of care and the use of evidence-based treatment and rehabilitation interventions to help individuals pursue their life goals. We support individuals and their families throughout their recovery journey.

The successful candidate will provide care and support to adults aged 18 to 65 with a dual diagnosis (intellectual disability and mental health needs or behavioral challenges). Using a behavioral model, the Developmental Service Worker will collaborate with Advanced Behaviour Analysts to implement and monitor behavior support plans, collect behavior data, and provide feedback to the interdisciplinary team.

Essential Qualifications

• Developmental Service Worker Diploma
• Strong knowledge of the Mental Health Act
• Ability to establish positive interpersonal relationships and work effectively in a team
• Ability to work independently with clients
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to form therapeutic relationships
• Strong written documentation skills
• Flexibility and organizational skills
• Ability to recognize and respond to abnormal behavior indicating emotional or psychiatric changes
• Physical ability to meet job demands and apply body mechanics
• Knowledge of applied behavioral analysis principles
• Understanding of Safety Culture in Healthcare and OHSA compliance

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in French
• Two years of experience with individuals with dual diagnosis
• Valid First Aid Certificate

Teaching and Research

• Engagement in role-related teaching and research activities is expected as part of employment at St. Joseph's Health Care London, in affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College.

Immunization Requirements

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity for measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, Hepatitis B, COVID-19, and influenza.
• Documentation of Tuberculosis skin testing is required.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care