Direct Support Worker

DIRECT SUPPORT WORKER

About Us:

Community Living North Grenville supports individuals with developmental intellectual disabilities so that they can reach their full potential and enjoy all aspects of community life. 

Support is provided through a wide variety of services that incorporate supported independent living, 24-hour residential support, passport services and special services at home.

Job Responsibilities:

• Facilitate support for individuals based on self-directed support plans.
• Demonstrate a respectful relationship with each individual which recognizes their rights as citizens and promotes dignity and wellbeing.
• Support individuals to develop decision making skills, exercise choices, and assume responsibilities that promote inclusion in the community.
• Involve individuals and their advocates in the decision making process.
• Be aware of the unique strengths, needs and preferences of each individual, particularly as it relates to an individual’s goals and aspirations.
• Work with support services, landlords, volunteers, and community groups to provide support and services, as required.
• Support each individual to participate in the cultural, spiritual, recreational, leisure, and education activities in the community.
• Provide personal care as required (i.e.; toileting, medicating, dressing, feeding, etc.)
• Support individuals to make informed choices in all areas as needed including healthy lifestyle (nutrition, diet, and exercise), budgeting, medical and safety issues.
• Ensure confidentiality of all information pertaining to people supported, employees and the Association.
• Housekeeping and meal preparation required for residential care locations.

Hours of Work:

We hire on a part-time basis.

Hours of work vary; therefore applicants must be available to work days, overnights, holidays and weekends.

Pay:

$14.25 - $23.98 per hour based on the hours of the shifts which have been assigned, as well as the candidate’s education and experience.

Part-time employees also receive 11.5% of their earnings paid on each paycheque in lieu of vacation pay, sick leave and benefits.

Required Education and Qualifications:

• Developmental Services Worker (DSW) diploma preferred.
• Related post-secondary education at a college or university level (Social Service Worker Diploma, Child and Youth Worker Diploma, Personal Support Worker Diploma) required.
• A valid class G driver’s license with safe driving record and access to a personal vehicle is essential.
• CPI (crisis intervention), CPR, and First Aid Training are mandatory.
• Appropriate experience providing individualized support, and facilitating individual personal outcomes, based on self-directed support planning.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to produce proof of COVID 19 vaccination and a clear Criminal Record Check for the Vulnerable Sector.

How to Apply:

Send your resume to the attention of Human Resources at:  info@clnorthgrenville.ca

For assistance with job search and application preparation, unemployed individuals are invited to register with CSE Consulting. For more information about the benefits of registering with CSE, please contact us in Kemptville at 613-258-6576 or in Prescott at 613-925-0222.