Direct Support Staff - Developmental Services- Female only

Advocates; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. As a Direct Support Staff member, you will play a crucial role in providing care and guidance in a residential setting. This entry-level position offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in human services while supporting individuals in their daily activities and fostering community integration. You will work closely with residents, their families, and a strong team to create a welcoming and safe environment. If you're passionate about helping others and ready to make a meaningful impact, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Room for Advancement

Healthy Work-Life Balance

Generous Employment Perks

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; experience with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with daily activities and promote self-advocacy.
• Assist with planning and implementing daily activity schedules.
• Document shift notes summarizing occurrences and progress.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Judgement

Coaching Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Basic Computer Applications

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Overview

*Starting rate $18.50/hour*

Advocates is seeking enthusiastic, motivated team players to provide valuable care to individuals in a residential setting!

Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement. We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions fromour staff.

The Direct Support Staff position is an entry-level role where you can support individuals with developmental disabilities and start your career in human services! In the Direct Support Staff role, you will provide ongoing support, guidance, and role modeling directly to individuals served in a residential setting. You will be responsible for assisting residents with activities of daily living such as cooking, personal hygiene, and dressing. You will also be responsible for administering and managing medication, following Individual Support Plans (ISPs), transporting residents to appointments when needed, and completing shift notes. Direct Support staff ensure the program is a welcoming, comfortable and safe environment. You will get to work closely with parents and/or guardians to collaborate on how to best support each individual. You will also support residents of the program with community integration by doing things such as group activities, taking trips to events, and volunteering.

Are you ready to make a difference?

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/GED

Additional Shift Details

Mon 6a-10a, Tues 6a-10a, Wed 6a-10a, Thurs 6a-10a Fri 6a-10a

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in daily activities inside their home and in the community by promoting self-advocacy, decision-making and empowerment. Provide guidance and role modeling as appropriate.
• Assist individuals with planning and implementation of daily activity schedules and routines.
• Assist individuals to identify and develop person-centered goals and plans to address any concerns, wants or needs.
• Encourage active participation in community events and other integrated activities.
• Assist individuals with home maintenance and perform cleaning responsibilities.
• Document shift notes summarizing any applicable occurrences, observations, concerns or progress.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent degree. Experience working with the population preferred!
• Excellent interpersonal, judgement and coaching skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to utilize basic computer applications.
• Desire to thrive in a fast-paced, client-centered, team-oriented environment.
• Must hold a valid driver's license, have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport clients.
• Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.