Job id
:
3816112018
 
Posting Date
:
November 20, 2024
 
Expiry date
:
May 19, 2025
 
Vacancies
:
1
 
Salary
:
34.25 hourly
 
Website
:
 
 
 
 

Developmental Service Worker

Employer : Sonshine Families 

Job details

  • Location: 1-3735 St. Joseph Blvd, Orléans, ON K1C 7C6
  • Workplace information: On site
  • Salary: 34.25 hourly / 35 to 40 hours per week
  • Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time, Day, Evening, Weekend, Shift, Morning
  • Starts as soon as possible
  • Benefits: Financial benefits, Other benefits
  • vacancies: 1 vacancy

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • College/CEGEP

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

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)
  • Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Work setting

  • Group home
  • Social service or charity agency
  • Community centre

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Prepare reports or case histories
  • 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
  • Implement behaviour management programs
  • 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

Supervision

  • 1 to 2 people
  • 3-4 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Developmental services worker (DSW) Training
  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

  • Families
  • Females
  • Males
  • Persons who are blind/visually impaired
  • Persons with an intellectual disability
  • Persons with learning disabilities
  • Persons with physical disabilities

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Physically demanding

Weight handling

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Judgement
  • Client focus
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Team player

Benefits

Financial benefits

  • Mileage paid
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

  • Free parking available

How to apply

By email

margobabe@sonshinefamilies.ca