Empowering Developmental Support Worker

Seafair; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a Developmental Support Worker for its St. John's location. The role involves assisting adults with developmental disabilities to lead healthy, independent lives. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in a related field and experience in providing support. Responsibilities include personal assistance, crisis intervention, and promoting healthy choices among residents. This casual position has the potential to become full-time, with a salary of $19.08 per hour as per the collective agreement.

Benefits

Unionised position

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-secondary education or related diplomas.
• Experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents in maintaining safe and healthy lifestyles.
• Identify and defuse crises, and contact necessary supports.
• Help residents with personal hygiene skills.

Skills

Decision making

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Social Service Worker Diploma

Community Support Worker Diploma

Human Services Diploma

Minimum 2 years post-secondary education

Job description

A community support organization is seeking a Developmental Support Worker for its St. John's location. The role involves assisting adults with developmental disabilities to lead healthy, independent lives. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in a related field and experience in providing support. Responsibilities include personal assistance, crisis intervention, and promoting healthy choices among residents. This casual position has the potential to become full-time, with a salary of $19.08 per hour as per the collective agreement.