developmental service worker

Education:

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.

Work site environment:

Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance).

Work setting:

• Group home.
• Work in employer's/client's home.
• Various locations.
• Social service or charity agency.
• Private residence.

Tasks:

• Administrative and office activities.
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs.
• Housekeeping activities.
• Food preparation.
• Resolve conflict situations.
• Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses.
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients.
• Assist clients/guests with special needs.
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Developmental services worker (DSW) Training.
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate.
• First Aid Certificate.
• CPR Certificate.

Target audience:

• Persons with an intellectual disability.
• Persons with mental health disabilities.

Security and safety:

• Criminal record check.
• Child Abuse Registry check.
• Driver's validity licence check.
• Adult Abuse Registry check.

Transportation/travel information:

• Own vehicle.
• Valid driver's licence.

Weight handling:

Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs).

Personal suitability:

• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Client focus.
• Excellent written communication.
• Flexibility.
• Initiative.
• Team player.

Employment terms options:

• Evening.
• Shift.
• Flexible hours.
• Night.

Experience:

Experience an asset.

Employment terms options:

To be determined.

• Day.
• Weekend.

Financial benefits:

• As per collective agreement.
• Mileage paid.

Other benefits:

Other benefits.