Full-Time Support Specialist – Mental Health & Developmental Services

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care; Neebing; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OMERS Pension plan

Competitive salaries

Generous paid vacation time for Perman

Paid time off at Christmas above paid

EFAP available to all employees

Benefit plan including dental, health,

Chance to make a difference in the社区

Job summary

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care in Thunder Bay, Ontario, is seeking a full-time Support Worker to ensure the supervision, safety and treatment needs of an individual with high support needs. The role integrates within a multidisciplinary team and focuses on trauma-informed, community-based care.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant certificate or degree, has mental health/developmental services experience, and is prepared for flexible hours and on-call shifts.

Qualifications

• Must hold a certificate, diploma, or degree in the Developmental Services, Personal Support Worker or Human Services program.
• Experience in mental health/developmental services.
• Experience in providing individual support and crisis management.
• Experience in trauma-informed care.
• Candidates with relevant experience even without the exact education.
• Must have First Nation, Inuk or Metis cultural knowledge relevant to the program.
• Ability to work flexible hours and on-call shifts.
• Must have a valid G Class driver’s license and access to a reliable personal vehicle with $1M liability insurance.
• Must have a valid Standard First Aid/CPR certificate.
• Must complete a satisfactory Criminal Records Search with a vulnerable sector check.
• Provide proof of TB test, MMR, and tetanus vaccines.
• Be able to complete Pre-Service Education.

Responsibilities

• Ensure supervision, safety and treatment needs of the individual are met.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary, cross-sectoral support team.
• Support high-needs youth in the program.

Skills

Mental health experience

Crisis management

Trauma-informed care

Developmental services

flexibility and on-call readiness

Education

Certificate/Diploma/Degree in Developmental Services, Personal Support Worker or Human Services

Tools

Standard First Aid/CPR

Job description

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care in Thunder Bay, Ontario, is seeking a full-time Support Worker to ensure the supervision, safety and treatment needs of an individual with high support needs. The role integrates within a multidisciplinary team and focuses on trauma-informed, community-based care.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant certificate or degree, has mental health/developmental services experience, and is prepared for flexible hours and on-call shifts.