Direct Support Professional- Options Niagara Program

6 months ago


St Catharines, Canada Mainstream Full time

Job Summary

Mainstream is committed to providing person-centred supports to the people we serve. 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.

The person in this position will be responsible for:

- Building a relationship with each person supported in order to really understand each person’s wants and needs
- assisting people to build relationships and actively participate in their community, as identified in their goals
- Supporting people to make progress towards realizing their personal goals
- working with community organizations to advocate for and help create opportunities for people

**Qualifications and Key Requirements**:
College Diploma or University Degree.

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, and CPI/NVCI certificate.

Demonstrated skills in team work, communication, and resilience.

How to Apply:
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 Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $25.42-$26.12 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Application question(s):

- Do you have a diploma in Educational Assistant, Social Service Worker, or Relatable program?
- Do you have relevant work experience?

**Experience**:

- supporting people with developmental disabilities: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in St. Catharines, ON


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