Developmental Services Support Worker (PART-TIME)

Community Living Upper Ottawa Valley

Job title: Community Support Worker

Description:

Community Living Upper Ottawa Valley is actively involved in the Ottawa Valley to provide adults living with an intellectual disability with the support needed to live their fullest and most extraordinary lives. This role can vary from assisting with basic life skills to providing personal care, to actively seeking employment and volunteer opportunities with the supported person.

Shifts are on a rotating schedule that includes weekends. Shifts vary in length up to 12 hours in duration all positions include days and evenings, and alternate weekends, and holidays, or overnight for Night positions.

Responsibilities:

· Developing strategies to promote independence, community engagement, and identified personal goals of the people supported.

Provide person centered care which may include: bathing support, feeding, oral and personal hygiene

· Use of AIMS software for daily notes, access to ISPs, BSPs, serious occurrences, care professionals in the community, individual networks

· Medication administration and treatment (training provided)

· Controlled acts (training provided)

· Non-violent crisis intervention application (training provided)

· Communication with team members, supervisors, and managers of supports and services as needed

· Provide not only for basic human needs but also in the form of tools and methods to foster the fullest and best lives possible for all

· Physical tasks could include but may not be limited to long periods of standing or walking, some lifting and bending, reaching, squatting, sitting and driving.

Although Community Living may provide the tools for some to live independently, their homes are just that: their very own. Our Support Professionals work respectfully and professionally in people’s houses and therefore abide by all the rules and protocols set out not only by legislation, but by the request and preference of the occupant(s).

Qualifications:

· A two years of post-secondary education in human services is preferred for all positions, however candidates who have 1 year of post secondary education and demonstrate an equivalent combination of experience and education will also be considered.

· A valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and proof of vehicle insurance

· Current certifications in First Aid, CPR (or willing to obtain)

· Current vulnerable sector screening (or willing to obtain)

· Proven excellence in working both independently and in a team

· Ability to remain calm in stressful situations

· Experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities is an asset, however extensive orientation and training will be provided

· Experience with supporting individuals in other ways (i.e. aging parents, family with a history of disabilities and/or mental or physical illnesses)

· Bilingualism is an asset, but not necessary

Compensation:

This is a positive and collaborative CUPE unionized workplace. Salary for PART-TIME positions up to 60 hours are $27.23-$28.38 per hour and additional benefits on completion of probation.

· A variety of schedules and options for hours of work but require a commitment to work weekends 2 or 4 weeks.

· OMERS Pension for all employees

· Training and Career Development

· Employee Assistance Program

· Paid personal time off

· Casual Dress

CLUOV thanks every applicant for their interest in our advertisement, however only those who meet the minimum qualifications will be contacted for an interview.

Community Living Upper Ottawa Valley is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and work environments. We endeavor to provide accommodations wherever possible during the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We also provide access to third-party, unlimited counselling services for employees and their family members at no charge.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $22.56-$28.38 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Wellness program

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays

Application question(s):

• Do you have a personal vehicle for work?
• Have you received a DUI in the last 6 years? **Please note that this affects our ability to provide insurance for our company vehicles.

Education:

• DCS / DEC (required)

Work Location: In person