Direct Support Professional DSP

CHOICES FOR PEOPLE CENTER; Kentville; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service provider located in Kentville, Nova Scotia seeks a dedicated professional to provide direct services and support for individuals with disabilities. The role involves establishing a secure environment, delivering personalized services, and coordinating individual needs to promote independence and community inclusion. A High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred. You will also maintain relationships with employers to assist individuals in job searches and skills development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to individuals and coordinate needs.
• Establish a secure, positive environment for individuals.
• Deliver individualized services and care per healthcare professionals’ instructions.
• Maintain working relationships with employers and community organizations.
• Assist individuals in job searches and application processes.
• Maintain accurate records and comply with relevant regulations and guidelines.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Choices for People provides year‑round support and instructional programs designed to aid individuals with disabilities in developing essential life skills. These skills promote inclusion, independence, self‑sufficiency, and productivity; and aim to maximize the individual’s quality of life in the least restrictive environment possible.

Choices for People assists in individual goal‑oriented program planning, and acts as an advocate in the community through the removal of attitudinal, architectural, environmental, financial, employment‑related, communicational, transportation, and other barriers.

Position Summary

Responsible for providing direct services to individuals and coordinating needs for each individual on their caseload. Support and advocate for all individuals served.

Duties and Responsibilities (not all inclusive)

• Establish a secure, positive environment that nurtures individuals' needs, self‑expression, and goals.
• Overseeing individuals and taking care of their needs and performing housekeeping duties.
• Delivers individualized services, training, and care for individuals in compliance with healthcare professionals’ instructions, their individual plan, and other specific guidelines.
• Responsible for maintaining working relationships with employers, industry organizations, and public agencies to source job, volunteer, and social opportunities for clients.
• Responsible for evaluating an individual’s background, skills, and interests as well as building resumes as needed to prepare individuals for interviewing and entry to the workforce to match potential jobs.
• Assist individuals with job searches via the Internet or business contacts to identify potential job openings, assist with the application process, and follow‑up communication.
• Advance individuals’ decision‑making, productivity, and participation in a range of activities.
• Promote independence in daily activities, such as work, learning, and leisure.
• Facilitate individuals’ inclusion in the community's experiences and activities.
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and safe environment.
• Assists with daily living errands as necessary.
• Maintain knowledge of individuals’ requirements.
• Ensure knowledge base remains current with regulations and best practice trends for service delivery.
• Communicate with all stakeholders on a routine basis to share program changes, stay abreast of concerns and evaluate service delivery
• Maintain current, accurate, timely records for division.
• Actively participate in compliance reviews and audits to include tax functions if applicable.
• Uphold all policies and standards, ensuring legislative regulations are followed
• Operate facility's vehicles transporting individuals in compliance with policies and governmental statutes.

Requirements

At minimum, 18 years of age.

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Comments

Failure to provide official transcript(s) or other required verification may result in the withdrawal of the job offer.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and a drug screen.

EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy and intent of Choices for People Center, Inc. to comply with all federal and state laws concerning non‑discrimination and equal employment opportunity, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or age (40 or older), except where age is a bona fide occupational requirement or qualification; and to take affirmative action towards the goals and intentions of the applicable laws.

Furthermore, it is our policy and intent to practice non‑discrimination in regard to the above factors on personnel matters concerning employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training including apprenticeship.