Developmental Services Worker (RFT 1.0 FTE)

The Royal Mental Health Centre; Brockville; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health service provider in Brockville seeks candidates for a role focused on supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and mental illness. Responsibilities include implementing behavioral plans and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have relevant diplomas, experience in a similar environment, and skills in effective communication. The role emphasizes adherence to safety practices and supporting health and wellness initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a community or hospital setting.
• CPR certification or recertification within the last 12 months.
• Access to a reliable vehicle and valid G driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered support for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Implement evidence-based behavioral plans and adapt strategies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and families.

Skills

Person-centered support

Effective communication

Crisis response

Team collaboration

Commitment to safety practices

Education

OSSD

Developmental Service Worker diploma

Tools

CPR certification

Mental Health First Aid training

Job description

Duties

• Provide person-centered support promoting self-determination for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental illness.
• Ensure safety, dignity, and compliance with legislation, policies, and standards of practice.
• Implement evidence-based behavioral plans and adapt strategies for learning, life skills, and vocational training.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, families, and social networks to achieve person-directed goals.
• Communicate effectively through written, oral, and electronic formats; document incidents and progress accurately.
• Respond to crises and emergencies, conducting safety checks and reporting per policy.
• Support health and wellness within role limits, encouraging active and healthy lifestyles.
• Work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies and procedures of The Royal. 
• Ensure a work environment that is conducive to The Royals Anti-Racism, Harassment and Discrimination Free Policy 

Qualifications

• Minimum of OSSD and Developmental Service Worker diploma.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a hospital or community setting with persons with developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities and mental illness.
• CPI/TCI, Mental Health First Aid and Quality Assurance Measures training preferred.
• CPR certification or recertification within the last 12 months
• Access to a reliable vehicle and valid G driver’s license for day-to-day operations 
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a professional multi-disciplinary treatment team
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills
• English level A- is mandatory in oral expression/comprehension, reading comprehension and written expression. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset.