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Arc Mercer

Developmental Support Workers - Specialized Relief

Orillia, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 26, 2026
Experience: Minimum of 1 year recent full-time work experience supporting hard to serve adults with complex care needs in community residential settings;
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 26, 2026

Original job description

Since 1953, Empower Simcoe has specialized in providing a wide range of programs and services for people and families throughout Simcoe County. We are looking for innovative, passionate, and dedicated employees. Our inclusive culture empowers all of us to Be, Belong and Thrive. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference and feel proud of the work you do everyday, you've come to the right place. Your future starts now at Empower Simcoe!

We are presently accepting resumes for several Developmental Support Workers - Specialized Relief, to work as Specialized Resource Relief Coordinator providing quality support to individuals residing in the Treatment Home and Specialized Resource locations. This position provides guidance and direct support as necessary related to activities of daily living, personal care, communication, emotional, physical and mental health, safety, finances, and relationship development to foster independence.

Compensation Package

Work a minimum of 24 hours per 4-week posting period, comprised of 12-hour shifts;
Minimum starting rate of pay is $29.74 per hour;
Employer paid confidential EAP program for you and your family members;

Minimum Requirements For This Position Include

Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in Social Services or a closely related field from an acceptable accredited college or a combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Educational focus in Behavioural Sciences, Psychology, Police Foundations, Child and youth Worker, Developmental Services Worker, Social Services Worker, etc.
Registered Behavioural Technician certificate an asset.
Minimum of 1 year recent full-time work experience supporting hard to serve adults with complex care needs in community residential settings;
Experience supporting people with behaviour management techniques is an asset;
Demonstrated ability to respond calmly in crisis situations through various approved verbal de-escalation and physical intervention techniques;

Special Factors Of This Position

Must be prepared to work flexible hours as required;
Position requires considerable physical interventions involving frequent bending, turning, twisting, and kneeling in response to crisis behaviour;
Possess valid Class G driver's license and own reliable transportation to be used in the course of employment;

Duties And Responsibilities (including, But Not Limited To)

Acting as part of support team for individuals supported;
Utilize a personal outcome philosophy-based approach to support individuals in making informed choices that lead to successful attainment of their goals and aspirations;
Providing guidance and direct support in areas identified as necessary related to activities of daily living, personal care, communication, emotional, physical, and mental health, safety, finances, relationship development to foster independence;
Provide quality supports based families on a person's behaviour support plan to meet the physical, medical, and emotional needs of individuals, i.e.: doctor's appointments, medical reviews;
Foster the independence of those supported in the program and actively participate in planning for people supported and their;
Completing all required documentation in a timely and effective manner;
Administering medications and documenting medication dispensing in accordance with the Agency's policies and procedures;
Facilitating family participation in individuals' life;
Supporting people with their budgeting, banking and purchases as may be requested or required and completing necessary Agency documentation. Being accountable and responsible for Agency monies spent, e.g. groceries, supplies, petty cash;
Demonstrate a clear understanding of standards and ability to apply verbal de-escalation, personal safety and physical intervention and crisis management techniques as outlined in NVCI training;
Demonstrate a clear understanding to ensure implementation of all safety protocols for each person supported ensuring the health and safety of people supported, staff, visitors, and community;

Empower Simcoe is committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability. Applications are encouraged from those who reflect the diversity of our community.

Submit Application By

Internal 4:00 p.m. Monday November 2, 2026

External 4:00 p.m. Monday November 9, 2026

We thank all those who apply for this position. However, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Empower Simcoe is committed to being non-discriminatory and providing equal and barrier-free selection and appointment processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to this position, please let us know if you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process. Our inclusive culture empowers all of us to Be, Belong and Thrive.

Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered. If you have any issues with the application process, please contact the People and Culture Department at careers@empowersimceoe.ca

Posting #26-148

Salary: $29.74 per hour

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Responsibilities

Provide individualized direct support to adults with complex care needs, including assistance with daily living, personal care, health, safety, communication, finances, and relationships. Follow behaviour support plans, administer and document medications, support personal goals and family participation, manage agency funds, and apply approved de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques.

Requirements

Requires a post-secondary degree or diploma in social services or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, plus at least one year of recent full-time experience supporting adults with complex care needs in community residential settings. Applicants must be able to work flexible hours, hold a valid Class G driver's licence with reliable transportation, and respond to crises using approved techniques; a Registered Behaviour Technician certificate and behaviour management experience are assets.

Skills

Direct Support
Activities Of Daily Living
Personal Care
Behaviour Management
Verbal De-Escalation
Crisis Management
Physical Intervention
Medication Administration
Documentation
Personal Outcome Planning
Communication Support
Safety Protocols
Budgeting And Banking
Family Engagement
NVCI Techniques
Driving

Benefits

Employer-Paid Employee Assistance Program

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Keywords

Developmental Support
Specialized Resource Relief
Community Residential Settings
Complex Care Needs
Social Services
Behavioural Sciences
Psychology
Police Foundations
Child And Youth Work
Developmental Services Worker
Social Services Worker
Registered Behaviour Technician
Behaviour Support Plan
Activities Of Daily Living
Personal Care
Medication Administration
Crisis Management
Verbal De-Escalation
Physical Intervention
NVCI Training
Personal Outcome Philosophy
Safety Protocols
Financial Support
Family Participation
Class G Driver's Licence

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