Overview

developmental service worker

Community Living Upper Ottawa Valley
894 Pembroke St W, Pembroke, ON K8A 5P8
$22.56–$28.38 an hour – Permanent, Part-time, Full-time

Job details

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Pay

  • $22.56–$28.38 an hour

Job type

  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • Full-time

Shift and schedule

  • On call

Location

894 Pembroke St W, Pembroke, ON K8A 5P8

Benefits

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  • Wellness program

Full job description

  • Durée de l’emploi: Permanent
  • Langue de travail: Anglais
  • Heures de travail: 30 to 60 hours bi-weekly
  • Education:
  • Expérience:

  • Education

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

  • Work site environment

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

  • Work setting

  • Group home
  • Work in employer’s/client’s home
  • Staff accommodation available
  • Staff accommodation provided
  • Various locations
  • Rural area
  • Social service or charity agency
  • Private residence

  • Tasks

  • Prepare reports or case histories
  • Administrative and office activities
  • Appraise clients’ needs or eligibility for specific services
  • 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
  • Implement behaviour management programs
  • Establish registry of special needs support workers
  • Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
  • Develop service intervention logic models and outcome measures
  • Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
  • 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

  • Adolescents
  • Elderly
  • Families
  • Females
  • Males
  • Persons who are deaf/hard of hearing
  • Persons with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
  • Persons with an intellectual disability
  • Persons with learning disabilities
  • Persons with mental health disabilities
  • Persons with physical disabilities

  • Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Driver’s validity licence check

  • Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation
  • Own vehicle
  • Vehicle supplied by employer
  • Valid driver’s licence
  • Travel expenses paid by employer

  • Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Work under pressure
  • Physically demanding

  • Weight handling

  • Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
  • Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
  • Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

  • Personal suitability

  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Judgement
  • Client focus
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Team player

  • Screening questions

  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
  • Are you available for the advertised start date?
  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
  • What is the highest level of study you have completed?

  • Experience

  • Will train

  • Financial benefits

  • As per collective agreement
  • Mileage paid
  • Pension plan

  • Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • Other benefits
  • Team building opportunities
  • Wellness program