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Seafair

Developmental Support Worker with Momentum Developmental Support

St. John's, NL, Canada

Pay: $19.08 per hour as per collective agreement
Job type: Full-time

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Responsibilities

The Developmental Support Worker assists residents in maintaining healthy lifestyles, monitors health and behavior changes, and manages crisis situations. They also support daily activities such as household chores, recreational tasks, and personal hygiene to promote independence.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 2 years of post-secondary education in social services or 2 years of experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities. Required documentation includes a valid Driver's License, CPR/First Aid Certificate, and a clear record of conduct.

Experience

2 to 5 years

Education

associate degree
professional certificate

Working hours

40 hours per week

Work arrangement

On-site

Skills

Decision making
Problem solving
Crisis intervention
Communication skills
Report writing
Personal hygiene assistance
Patient monitoring
Teamwork
Relationship building
Conflict de-escalation
Daily living support

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Developmental Support
Intellectual Disability
Mental Health
Crisis Prevention Intervention
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention
CPR
First Aid
Social Service Worker
Community Support
Human Services
Healthcare Quality
Unionized

Original job description

At MOMENTUM, our focus is on enhancing futures! We offer programs to individuals who have a developmental and/or intellectual disability to help them live healthy and active lives in their communities. Our programs provide a stable, supportive environment for our residents so they can maintain independence in daily living. We know our clients are happier at home and in their communities, and we have a fantastic team of people who help them stay there. We achieve the highest standards in health care quality because we know people depend on us for safe, professional, dependable care.

We are currently looking to hire candidates for our location(s) in: St. John's / Metro, NL

The Opportunity:

We look for candidates that fit in with Momentum's core values: Integrity; Quality; Community; Action; Fun

A Developmental Support Worker must have excellent decision making and problem-solving skills; must be caring and enjoy working with others; have a good work ethic; possess a positive attitude; be a supporting team member; and can build positive relationships with the clients in our care, helping them to work towards their independence where possible.

The DSW is responsible for:

Assisting residents in maintaining safe and healthy lifestyles, and monitoring for changes in their general health, appearance, behavior, and patterns of activities
Identifying a crisis, defuse the situation, determine an intervention strategy, and contact necessary supports
Helping all residents in making healthy choices and following any pre-established orders by medical professionals.
Planning and supporting residents in daily activities, which may include, but not limited to, household chores, recreational activities, learning activities, physical fitness activities, and money management.
Monitoring and maintaining a clean, safe, and secure environment for residents.
Assisting residents with personal hygiene skills and tasks.
Completing required, on-going training within Momentum and the Regional Health Authority required timeframes and meeting required competency levels.

Minimum requirements:

Minimum 2 years post-secondary education or
Social Service Worker Diploma, Community Support Worker Diploma, Human Services Diploma, or
Minimum 2 years experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities and/or co-occurring mental health disorders; or
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Conditions of Employment:

Current CPR/First Aid Certificate
Medical certificate indicating good health
Negative TB skin test
Up-to-date immunization record
Clear Record of Conduct

Not quite there? Momentum provides Pre-Employment Training in:

Crisis Prevention Intervention Training
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training

Abilities required:

Drivers License
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills
Good communication skills, both oral and written
Excellent report writing abilities
Commitment to training and development

Salary:

$19.08 per hour as per collective agreement
This is a unionized position with NL Association of Public and Private Employees

Hours of Work:

This position is Casual, leading to Full-Time.

For more information about Momentum, please visit our website at: https://momentumsupport.ca/

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