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developmental service worker

developmental service worker

Community Living Upper Ottawa ValleyON, CA
3 days ago
Salary
CA$22.56–CA$28.38 hourly
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description
  • Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
  • Langue de travail : Anglais
  • Heures de travail : 30 to 60 hours bi-weekly
  • Education :
  • Expérience :
  • Education

    • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
    • Work site environment

    • Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
    • Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
    • Work setting

    • Group home
    • Work in employer's / client's home
    • Staff accommodation available
    • Staff accommodation provided
    • Various locations
    • Rural area
    • Social service or charity agency
    • Private residence
    • Tasks

    • Prepare reports or case histories
    • Administrative and office activities
    • Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
    • 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
    • Implement behaviour management programs
    • Establish registry of special needs support workers
    • Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
    • Develop service intervention logic models and outcome measures
    • Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
    • 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

    • Adolescents
    • Elderly
    • Families
    • Females
    • Males
    • Persons who are deaf / hard of hearing
    • Persons with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
    • Persons with an intellectual disability
    • Persons with learning disabilities
    • Persons with mental health disabilities
    • Persons with physical disabilities
    • Security and safety

    • Criminal record check
    • Driver's validity licence check
    • Transportation / travel information

    • Own transportation
    • Own vehicle
    • Vehicle supplied by employer
    • Valid driver's licence
    • Travel expenses paid by employer
    • Work conditions and physical capabilities

    • Work under pressure
    • Physically demanding
    • Weight handling

    • Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
    • Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
    • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
    • Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
    • Personal suitability

    • Efficient interpersonal skills
    • Judgement
    • Client focus
    • Flexibility
    • Initiative
    • Team player
    • Screening questions

    • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
    • Are you available for the advertised start date?
    • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
    • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
    • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
    • What is the highest level of study you have completed?
    • Experience

    • Will train
    • Financial benefits

    • As per collective agreement
    • Mileage paid
    • Pension plan
    • Other benefits

    • Free parking available
    • Learning / training paid by employer
    • Other benefits
    • Team building opportunities
    • Wellness program