Direct Support Professional - Overnight Awake

Reena; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Reena in Toronto is seeking a Direct Support Professional for overnight awake shifts to support individuals with developmental disabilities, helping with daily living, safety, and dignity in a group home setting.

You will implement Individual Support Plans during night hours, collaborate with the team, and provide crisis management and personal care, with a Judaic framework and a diverse, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Certification as one of the listed disability support/health workers.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in social services.
• Valid First Aid CPR/AED Level C certificate.
• Ability to work with individuals with complex needs; experience is an asset.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage caseload.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and education in faith, health, safety, activities of daily living, personal hygiene, mobility, and medical needs.
• Implement the Individual Support Plan (ISP) with the individual and team; help achieve ISP goals.
• Delegate routine tasks to others when appropriate.
• Communicate with the Direct Support Supervisor and teammates at shift boundaries; cooperate during shifts and meetings.
• Provide supports per the Individual Support Plan; maintain confidentiality.
• Housekeeping and maintenance as directed; assist with night-time crisis management.
• Engage in life-skills development and promote dignity and respect.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Organization

Initiative

Education

DSW/PSW/SSW/SW/CYW or equivalent certification

Job description

Direct Support Professional - Overnight Awake

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Group Home/Residence/Programs - Toronto

Compensation: CA$25.41 / hour

Description

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible to support individuals with developmental disabilities to live in a state of dignity, to share in all elements of living in the community and to provide the opportunity to participate fully. These supports shall be provided in a manner that promotes the care, welfare, safety and security of the supported individuals.

The Overnight Awake DSP follows and implements Individual Support Plans during the individuals waking hours, and deals with any nighttime issues with reference to the plans in place. This roll is in line with Reena’s philosophy of community integration, mandate and mission and living within a Judaic framework, and will adhere to the Reena’s policies and procedures at all times.

Reena is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work. We believe that diverse perspectives are essential for addressing complex social challenges effectively. We actively engage with individuals and communities from different backgrounds and experiences to ensure our programs and initiatives are inclusive and accessible to all. By embracing diversity, we strengthen our mission and create a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.

Key Responsibilities

General

• Provides support and education to individuals in all areas of faith, health, safety, activities of daily living, personal hygiene, mobility, medical needs
• Implements the Individual Support Plan (ISP) in conjunction with the individual and their team; assists the individual to attain the goals as stated in their ISP
• Delegates routine tasks to others where appropriate
• Discusses necessary information with the Direct Support Supervisor and co-workers at the beginning and conclusion of scheduled shifts as well as maintains communication and cooperates with team members during shifts and at team meetings.
• Provides supports based on the person’s needs and desires as per Individual Support Plan.
• Housekeeping and maintenance, as per direction of the Direct Support Supervisor.
• Crisis management during night time.

1. imparting full information and options available;
2. support to follow through on personal decisions;
3. providing information on personal rights, how to exercise rights and the resulting responsibilities and;
4. providing information on health related matters;

• Encourages personal growth and learning from life’s experiences and opportunities.
• Enhances public awareness through respectful and dignified interactions.
• Ensures human rights are upheld.
• Presents as a positive and professional role model to individuals.
• Educates persons with a developmental disability regarding their responsibilities in maintaining respect.
• Maintains individuals’ confidentiality.
• Develops supports by determining and prioritizing needs and ensures that guidelines are developed and followed through.
• Takes personal responsibility for resolving service issues.
• Responds to problems promptly

Life Skills Development

• Provides assistance to individuals during the night and early morning routines.
• Identifies areas of need and provides assistance accordingly with all aspects of daily living skills as per the do-with model.
• Identifies areas of need and provides assistance accordingly with all aspects of interpersonal and social skills as per the do-with model.
• For all life skills, ongoing evaluation, monitoring and assessment of the individuals’ skill levels; and adjustment of manner of support to suit learning/communication styles and goals.

Interpersonal Skills and Communication Development

• Supports individual to increase his or her ability to understand and express wants and needs; accesses services and supports to enhance communication abilities.
• Adjusts expressive language to suit the communication needs of the individual.
• Promotes family involvement by ongoing communication with family members and significant others.
• Maintains ongoing communication between the individuals’ day, recreational, respite and/or vocational programs, employers and residential staff members.

Shifts Available*

• Four (4) shifts between 11:00PM to 9:00AM / Weekday and/or Weekend Shifts

*shifts are subject to change due to operational needs

Qualifications

• Certified as one of the following Disability Support Worker (DSW), Personal Support Worker (PSW), Social Services Worker (SSW), Social Worker (SW), Child and Youth Worker (CYW) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in the field of Social Services required.
• A valid Standard First Aid CPR/AED Level C certificate required.
• Ability to work with developmentally disabled individuals with complex mental health issues, and responsive behaviours, previous experience is an asset.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to take initiative, plan ahead, find creative solutions to individual needs and manage caseload.
• Knowledge and/or experience in planning and implementing appropriate activities.

Please note all interested candidate will need to comply to the mandatory Vaccination Policy thereafter (i.e. boosters, as applicable); Reena will comply with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and accommodate staff, that for bona fide human rights protected reasons are unable to be vaccinated, based on providing supporting documentation that substantiates this requirement.

Reena is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources.