Position: Full-Time - Direct Support Professional
Location: 379 Brooke Ave.
Hours (37.5): Sunday, Thursday & Friday (8:00 am - 8:30 pm)
Wages: Starting at $21.83 + $3.00 per Hour wage Enhancement
WE ARE: Since 1979, Aptus has specialized in supporting people with complex needs, including those who have a dual diagnosis mental health disorder. To meet these needs, Aptus has a comprehensive clinical team, including Occupational Therapy, Recreation Therapy and Behaviour Services teams.
YOU ARE: Passionate about working with those with disabilities. Creative, curious, and able to build relationships, you never stop learning, thrive on constant change, and celebrate the developmental wins of the people you support every chance you can. Overall, you will have a direct impact on improving the lives of our clients, their families, and the community.
WHAT YOU WILL DO – ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Establish a respectful relationship with everyone we support which recognize their rights as a citizen and promote their dignity and well-being.
- Support individuals to develop decision-making skills, exercise choices, and assume responsibilities and reasonable risks. Involve individuals and their advocate in the decision-making process.
- Develop and/or implement support agreements to achieve personal outcomes using Personal Outcome Measures.
- Protect and honour the rights of people with disabilities
- Ensuring a safe and clean home for people served
- Develop a positive rapport while serving as a role model to create a safe and caring environment
- Teach skills to individuals served that increase independence such as eating, cooking, and bathing
- Assist in finding and participating in meaningful community activities
This position will require you to provide support to a wide range of complex needs, including behavioural supports, medical supports, and providing personal care. For this position you will need to have a demonstrated degree of flexibility regarding work hours and schedules to meet the needs of the organization and the people we support. Day time and occasionally evening and weekend availability will be required.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED (QUALIFICATIONS)
- Relevant Degree, SSW, DSW, CYC or ECE Diploma or equivalent education and/or a minimum of two years’ experience working with people who have an intellectual disability
- Ability to support behavioural needs and protocols
- Previous experience supporting people who have mental health diagnosis and dealing with high anxiety situations
- Ability to work independently and as a team member
- Ability to follow and create Support Plans
- Ability to relate to the specific support needs of the people supported at assigned location
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Good communication skills including written and verbal
- Ability to maintain accurate documentation and some experience scheduling
- Current First Aid, CPR and Non-violent Crisis Intervention certificates
- Proven use of CPI strategies including verbal de-escalation
- Training in dispensing medications
- Valid driver’s licence (G or G2)
- Vulnerable Sector Screening dated within the last 3 months
- Intermediate computer skills (Word, Excel, email, access the Internet).
- Qualified to work in Canada legally for the employer.
- Must be able to operate and navigate a shuttle van.
- Must be able to move, lift or push objects up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to lift, bend, reach above the head, kneel, crouch, and/or stretch during shifts up to 8 hours long.
- Capable of moving up and down stairs.
WHY WORK AT APTUS?
“I love my job because I am able to give a voice to the voiceless and support those who need help.” ~ Calvin Reddick-Primo
- Career growth - Many of our managers, supervisors and team leads were promoted from entry level and college placement roles.
- Stability – We have been in operation since 1979.
- Passion - You will have the chance to work with a talented and diverse group of individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact.
- Balance - We offer competitive compensation packages, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive culture that encourages work-life balance.
- Development - With a strong focus on professional development and advancement, we provide the resources and opportunities for you to reach your full potential.
Aptus Treatment Centre is an equal opportunity employer which welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.
We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please let us know if you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.
Aptus is committed to providing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe and accepted as their authentic selves. We welcome applications from people of all ancestries, national origins, races, creeds, colours, religions, genders, gender identities or expressions, sexual orientations, genetics, abilities, ages, body sizes, veteran status, or any other characteristics that make each of us different.
PLEASE NOTE: To protect the health and safety of our staff, the people we support and their families and in the interest to follow strong public health measures, it is a requirement of employment at Aptus to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with our Vaccination Policy.
We thank all interested applicants. However, only those individuals whose skills, qualifications, and experience best match the requisite skills, experience and qualifications of the job for which they are applying will be contacted. We actively seek qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion and contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives that help us innovate and provide the best possible care to our clients.