Direct Support Professional- Supported Living Casual

3 months ago


St Catharines, Canada Mainstream Full time

**About Mainstream**

Mainstream is committed to providing Person Centred Supports to the people we serve with developmental difference/ dual diagnosis. A person centred approach recognizes the right of individuals to make informed choices, and take responsibility for those choices and related risks. It builds on the strengths, gifts, talents, skills, and contributions of the individual and those who know and care about the person.
- assisting people to find a valuable place in his/her community,
- providing the supports people need to be successful with day to day living
- empowering people to recognize and reach personal goals
- creating and finding new opportunity for people so that they are able to fully understand their options
- Develop strong relationships with people supported, families, and community resources
- Work in a team environment to effectively support all people in the program
- Work independently in the community and people’s homes

To provide best support to people the incumbent must develop strong, respectful and positive relationships with the persons supported, family members, a broad range of community organizations, as well as all Mainstream employees.

**Qualifications & Key Requirements**:
College Diploma or University Degree or Equivalent experience

Must have a valid Driver’s License (G) and a reliable vehicle; Auto Insurance (with a $1,000,000 liability coverage and a permission to carry non-paying passengers).

Must have a police clearance (with vulnerable sector screening).

Must have a valid First Aid, CPR.

CPI/NVCI certificate is an asset.

Bi-lingual in both French and English is an asset.

Be available for a minimum of 24 hours per pay period (these shifts can be call-in’s or placed on schedule).

Be available to work one weekend per pay period if required.

Relevant working experience supporting people with a Developmental Disability is an asset.

Please note that the selection process will be person centered and utilize matching tools to ensure that employees are well matched to the people they will be supporting, the program, the team and the organization. The selection process will also require you to demonstrate your skills in providing person centered supports and connecting to the community through written exercises, interview questions and hands on activities.

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $24.55-$25.90 per hour

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- St. Catharines, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Do you have a certificate in Social Service Worker?
- Do you have a certificate in Educational Assistant?

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (preferred)

**Experience**:

- working in the social service field: 1 year (required)
- Working with persons with developmental disabilities: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate (preferred)
- N95 Mask Fit Testing (preferred)
- Class G Driver's License (required)
- CPR First Aid Certificate (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-09-11



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