Direct Support Professional — Life Skills & Autism Care (PT/FT)

Cedar Heights Residential Living; Mono; On-site; CAD 24,796 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Extended Health Care

Paid Time Off

Paid Training

Career Development Opportunities

Job summary

A community service organization located in Ontario is seeking a Direct Support Professional to work with individuals with disabilities. Responsibilities include providing life skills training, implementing therapeutic programs, and supporting community integration. The ideal candidate has a relevant post-secondary education and experience working with children or youth with disabilities. Opportunities for both full-time and part-time work are available, providing a flexible and supportive work environment with benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and youth with disabilities is preferred.
• Ability to implement individualized plans and life/social skills programming.

Responsibilities

• Provide client-centered programming and assist residents with Life Skills Training.
• Create therapeutic programming with an emphasis on life skills.
• Support hygiene and daily living for residents in overnight shifts.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Crisis Management

Computer Literacy

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, CYW/CYC, or related fields

Tools

First Aid/CPR – Level C certification

Valid G driver's license

Job description

A community service organization located in Ontario is seeking a Direct Support Professional to work with individuals with disabilities. Responsibilities include providing life skills training, implementing therapeutic programs, and supporting community integration. The ideal candidate has a relevant post-secondary education and experience working with children or youth with disabilities. Opportunities for both full-time and part-time work are available, providing a flexible and supportive work environment with benefits.