developmental service worker

Additional Information

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Experience: Experience an asset

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

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

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Mileage paid

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Other benefits
• Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)