Direct Support Professional: Meaningful Impact & Flexible Hours

Community-Living-7; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Living Greater Sudbury is seeking energetic, motivated night shift and part-time direct support professionals to assist adults with developmental disabilities. You will advocate for individuals, promote independence, and support daily living activities in a safe home setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration, respectful communication, and flexible scheduling, with training provided. A two-step TB test and vaccination requirements may apply in the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Developmental Service Worker Diploma or related field required/preferred
• CPR and First Aid Certification
• Covid-19 vaccination preferred
• Bilingual in English/French preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide support for individuals to set and reach personal goals.
• Support individuals to participate in the community, including educational, recreational, and religious activities.
• Assist individuals with personal care, as required, including medication administration, bathing, skin care, and personal hygiene.
• Provide support to complete duties within the home, including maintaining a clean and safe environment and the preparation of nutritious meals.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of social and personal relationships.
• Provide information to individuals to support the development of informed decision-making skills.
• Complete computerized documentation, daily reporting, and medical follow-up, etc.
• Promote the mission and values of the organization in the workplace and community.
• Assist in implementing behavioural support plans and skill acquisition programs to reduce risk behavior.
• Supporting individuals displaying risk behaviour while remaining calm and using Non-Violent Crisis Intervention strategies.
• Advocate for and ensure participants’ rights, dignity, well-being, and protection from harm
• Completion and follow up of data collection and documentation, as required.

Skills

Advocacy

Collaboration

Problem solving

Decision making

Communication

Resilience

Flexibility

Education

Developmental Service Worker Diploma

CPR & First Aid Certification

Covid-19 Vaccination

G Class Driver's Licence

Job description

Community Living Greater Sudbury is seeking energetic, motivated night shift and part-time direct support professionals to assist adults with developmental disabilities. You will advocate for individuals, promote independence, and support daily living activities in a safe home setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration, respectful communication, and flexible scheduling, with training provided. A two-step TB test and vaccination requirements may apply in the hiring process.