Direct Service Worker (Developmental Support Worker)

YMCA; Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

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Consider the opportunities towards a rewarding career in Developmental Services.

Opportunities exist for all hours of support to include weekends, evenings and days, part time and full time employment.

If you are creative, enthusiastic and passionate about making a difference in someone’s life, through community involvement and supporting to achieve goals, we encourage you to apply.

Opportunities exist for weekend support and additional day/evening opportunities, up to full time hours within Grey County (including, but not limited to Owen Sound, Markdale, Dundalk, Flesherton, Durham, Teeswater and Singhampton areas) .

Previous experience and ability in supporting individuals with Autism, challenging behaviour, diabetic needs and/or personal care would be an asset.

South-East Grey Support Services offers a competitive salary, benefits and retirement package, including training opportunities to include the Developmental Service Workers Apprenticeship program.

For more information about Our Mission and Our Philosophyvisit segss.com

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive barrier free recruitment and selection process and work environment. We thank all applicants who apply to South-East Grey Support Services however acknowledgement will only be forwarded to those applicants who are invited for an interview. Please advise Human Resources of any accommodations required, to ensure your access to a fair and equitable process

Being creative, embracing change, valuing diversity and inclusion

South-East Grey Support Services supports adults with a developmental disability. We develop an individualized support system that includes the individual, his or her family, a community team coordinator, direct service workers, friends, and other community members. Individuals are key decision makers in the type of service they receive. South-East Grey Support Services will strive to build inclusive citizenship in diverse communities. We will facilitate and nurture family and natural community connections and relationships. We will be creative, welcoming and responsive to ongoing change. Team members commonly support individuals through one-to-one activities to provide assistance around such things as personal finances, independent living, employment opportunities and social/recreational events. We seek to inspire personal development through empowerment and choice, based on our philosophy of individualized supports; guided by the principles of respect, dignity, equality and the inherent rights of all citizens. Individualized Services Recognizing Abilities Independent Living Community Involvement Accessibility ‘Being creative, embracing change, valuing diversity and inclusion.’ ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF THE INDIVIDUAL AND PLANTING THE SEEDS FOR AN INCLUSIVE FUTURE “Let's make a difference!”

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