disability management worker

Government of Canada; Lambton Shores; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental body located in Lambton Shores, Ontario, is seeking a dedicated individual to support clients with special needs. The role focuses on implementing life skills workshops, assessing client needs, and offering mentoring. Ideal candidates should possess relevant certifications and excellent interpersonal skills. A vehicle is provided by the employer, and free parking is available at the site.

Benefits

Free parking available

On-site amenities

Transportation provided by employer

On-site recreation and activities

Qualifications

• No degree, certificate or diploma required.
• Experience working with persons with an intellectual disability is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Implement life skills workshops.
• Assess client's skill strengths and development needs.
• Perform housekeeping activities.
• Assist with food preparation.
• Resolve conflict situations.
• Implement behaviour management programs.
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings.
• Manage events.
• Offer mentoring.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Interpersonal awareness

Judgement

Values and ethics

Client focus

Flexibility

Initiative

Team player

Organized

Education

Behaviour management Certification

Community disability studies Certificate

Developmental services worker (DSW) Training

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
• Volunteer coordination
• Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Work setting

• Rural area
• Social service or charity agency
• Recreational facility/institution
• Associations and non profit organizations

Responsibilities Tasks

• Implement life skills workshops
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Housekeeping activities
• Food preparation
• Resolve conflict situations
• Implement behaviour management programs
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
• Manage events
• Offer mentoring

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Behaviour management Certification
• Community disability studies Certificate
• Developmental services worker (DSW) Training
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization Target audience

• Persons with an intellectual disability

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic mail

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Values and ethics
• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player
• Organized

Benefits Other benefits

• Free parking available>
• On-site amenities
• On-site recreation and activities
• Transportation provided by employer
• Parking available