Developmental Support Worker with Momentum Developmental Support

Brightisle; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization is hiring a Developmental Support Worker in St. John's, NL to assist individuals with disabilities in leading healthy lives. Responsibilities include supporting daily activities, ensuring safety, and monitoring health. Ideal candidates should have relevant education/experience and excellent problem-solving skills. This role offers $19.08 per hour, with casual work leading to full-time opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years education or experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certificate.
• Medical certificate indicating good health.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents in maintaining safe and healthy lifestyles.
• Identify crises and determine intervention strategies.
• Plan and support residents in daily activities.

Skills

Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills

Good communication skills, both oral and written

Commitment to training and development

Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team

Excellent report writing abilities

Education

Minimum 2 years post-secondary education or equivalent

Social Service Worker Diploma

Community Support Worker Diploma

Human Services Diploma

Job description

At MOMENTUM, our focus is on enhancing futures! We offer programs to individuals who have a developmental and/or intellectual disability to help them live healthy and active lives in their communities. Our programs provide a stable, supportive environment for our residents so they can maintain independence in daily living.

We are currently looking to hire candidates for our location(s) in: St. John's / Metro, NL

The Opportunity

We look for candidates that fit in with Momentum's core values: Integrity; Quality; Community; Action; Fun

A Developmental Support Worker must have excellent decision making and problem-solving skills; must be caring and enjoy working with others; have a good work ethic; possess a positive attitude; be a supporting team member; and can build positive relationships with the clients in our care, helping them to work towards their independence where possible.

The DSW Is Responsible For

• Assisting residents in maintaining safe and healthy lifestyles, and monitoring for changes in their general health, appearance, behavior, and patterns of activities
• Identifying a crisis, defuse the situation, determine an intervention strategy, and contact necessary supports
• Helping all residents in making healthy choices and following any pre-established orders by medical professionals.
• Planning and supporting residents in daily activities, which may include, but not limited to, household chores, recreational activities, learning activities, physical fitness activities, and money management.
• Monitoring and maintaining a clean, safe, and secure environment for residents.
• Assisting residents with personal hygiene skills and tasks.
• Completing required, on-going training within Momentum and the Regional Health Authority required timeframes and meeting required competency levels.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 2 years post-secondary education or
• Social Service Worker Diploma, Community Support Worker Diploma, Human Services Diploma, or
• Minimum 2 years experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities and/or co-occurring mental health disorders; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Conditions Of Employment

• Current CPR/First Aid Certificate
• Medical certificate indicating good health
• Negative TB skin test
• Up-to-date immunization record
• Clear Record of Conduct

Not quite there? Momentum provides Pre-Employment Training in:

• Crisis Prevention Intervention Training
• Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training

Abilities Required

• Drivers License
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills, both oral and written
• Excellent report writing abilities
• Commitment to training and development

Salary

• $19.08 per hour as per collective agreement
• This is a unionized position with NL Association of Public and Private Employees

Hours Of Work

This position is Casual, leading to Full-Time.

For more information about Momentum, please visit our website at: https://momentumsupport.ca/