Direct Support Professional

5 months ago

WhitchurchStouffville, Canada Cedar Heights Residential Living Part time $23 - $26
Cedar HeightsDirect Support Professional
We Are Hiring
Cedar Heights is looking for caring, enthusiastic, energetic, and professional individuals to work with children, adolescents and adults within our homes located in (Mono, Orangeville, Tottenham, Stouffville, Markham, Richmond Hill and Stayner). Cedar Heights offers a dynamic workplace in a rapidly growing organization.

Cedar Heights specializes in working with complex care clients diagnosed with neuro diversions such as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Direct Support Professionals provide individuals with high levels of support and supervision in all areas of daily living including; education, behaviour supports, community involvement and recreation.

The position requires that the candidate be available to work various shifts including mornings, evenings, and weekends and statutory holidays.

On-site/Off-site training is provided. Also made available to all employees are opportunities to participate in various workshops to further develop skills and knowledge on how to better support our clients.
Pay:
  • $23.00- $26.00 per hour (inclusive of the government wage enhancement) to start
Languages:
  • Verbal and Written Communication in English  is required
  • Proficiency in other languages considered an asset
Job Type:
  • Permanent
  • Part- Time Hours
  • Full- Time Hours
  • Overtime Available (as required)
Shifts and Schedule:
  • Day Shifts
  • Evening Shifts
  • Weekend Shifts 
  • Overnight Shifts
  • 8 Hour Shifts
  • 10 Hour Shifts
  • 12 Hour Shifts
Work Location:
  • In Person at one of our locations. 
  • Currently hiring for the following locations in Ontario: Stayner, Mono, Orangeville, Tottenham, Stouffville, Richmond Hill 
Positions Available:
  • Part-Time and Full -Time Hours Available for Day, Evening and Weekend shifts
  • Part-Time (Awake) overnight 
Benefits:
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Extended Health Care (Part- Time and Full- Time Plans)
  • Option for Life Insurance, Critical Injury Insurance
  • Dental Care
  • Vision Care
  • Paid Time Off for Full Time Employees
  • Paid Training and Certifications
  • Permanent Work
  • Ongoing Learning and Career Development Opportunities
  • Friendly, Inclusive and Supportive Learning Environment
  • Flexible Hours/Schedule depending on needs of the organization
Required Education:
  • Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field (completed or in progress) Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Child and Youth Worker/ Child and Youth Care, Disability Support Worker or other related fields.
Conditions of Employment:
  • Possess a post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field (completed or in progress) Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Child and Youth Worker/ Child and Youth Care, Disability Support Worker or other related fields.
  • Obtain a Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector (current within 6 months)
  • Complete an Employee Medical Test with Hep B, and 2-part TB test 
  • Provide proof of Immunization record
  • Consent to CAS SAFE records check
  • Possess $1,000,000 Liability Automobile Insurance
  • Possess Valid G Driver's License.
  • Have access to a vehicle at work
  • Experience is encouraged but not required if related education is complete
  • Possess First Aid/ CPR- Level C
**All new staff members are required to explain how they are a trained person and thereby are qualified to work at Cedar Heights. Please describe how your education, past work/ volunteer experience, your Indigenous status or your current education enrollment are directly related to the position you are applying for within the organization.**

Skills/ Knowledge/ Experience Required:
  • DSW, CYW, SSW, with experience in the field
  • Experience working with children and/ or youth with disabilities
  • Experience with individualized plans 
  • Experience with Life/social skills programming
  • Experience with implementing behavioural interventions and programming
  • Experience in Trauma Informed Care
  • Experience managing and responding to crisis situations
  • Experience in medication administration
  • Cooking and cleaning skills
  • Ability to organize, plan, and prioritize work with minimal supervision
  • Ability to set priorities to manage time within deadlines
  • Ability to follow direction and work as a member of a team
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment 
  • Computer skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Direct Support Professional provides on-site, client-centered programming. Staff are responsible for assisting the residents in the participation of Life Skills Training, Personal and Self-Help Training, Arts & Crafts, Recreation and Leisure, as well as Educational Programs in various subject areas.  Community integration is also a focus of the program.  

Direct Support Professionals are responsible for creating and implementing therapeutic programming with an emphasis on life skills and personal development as well as client advocacy within and outside the agency. Direct Support Professionals need to be familiar and adhere to the organization's core values and mission statement and must participate in the agency's training and workshops. The Overnight (awake) Direct Support Professional provides hygiene support and daily living support for all residents. The position entails cleaning, food preparation, room safety checks, and some clerical duties (ie; filing).
Disclaimer:

This job posting is not inclusive of all duties and tasks that may be asked of the employee. The Duties and Responsibilities of the Direct Support Professional may be changed from time to time and the Direct Support Professional may be required to perform other duties as assigned by the Direct Support Supervisor, Program Supervisors, Program Manager and/or the Directors. The employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the agency. 

Please include your resume as well as a cover letter outlining your accomplishments and indicating why you would be suitable for this position. Must have experience. We thank all candidates applying. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please check your email inbox regularly (spam and junk too) for interview invitations.

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