developmental service worker
- Tillsonburg, ON, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Overview
Languages
English
Education
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
Tasks
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Target audience
Security and safety
Financial benefits
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
- 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
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
- Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Client focus
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Team player
Financial benefits
- As per collective agreement
- Mileage paid
- Other benefits
More about this job
Responsibilities
Assess clients’ strengths and development needs, provide practical support including housekeeping and food preparation, and supervise clients in group homes. Coordinate with social service agencies and healthcare providers, assist clients with special needs, and accompany them to appointments and social outings.
Requirements
A college, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a one- to two-year program is listed, and prior experience is an asset. Credentials include Developmental Services Worker training, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training, First Aid, and CPR; a valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle are also required.
Skills
- Client Assessment
- Developmental Support
- Housekeeping
- Food Preparation
- Conflict Resolution
- Client Supervision
- Interagency Liaison
- Special Needs Assistance
- Appointment and Outing Support
- Interpersonal Communication
- Oral Communication
- Written Communication
- Client Focus
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Teamwork
Benefits
- Mileage Paid
- Benefits As Per Collective Agreement
- Other Benefits
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Social Services
- Healthcare
- Administrative
Keywords
- Developmental Services Worker
- Developmental Services Worker Training
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- First Aid
- CPR
- Intellectual Disability
- Mental Health Disabilities
- Group Home
- Social Services
- Client Assessment
- Developmental Needs
- Housekeeping
- Food Preparation
- Conflict Resolution
- Client Supervision
- Healthcare Providers
- Special Needs
- Appointments
- Social Outings
- Criminal Record Check
- Child Abuse Registry Check
- Adult Abuse Registry Check
- Valid Driver’s Licence
- Own Vehicle