Day Services Support Professional

6 days ago

Oakville, Canada CENTRAL WEST SPECIALIZED DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES Full time

**Why Join CWSDS**
- Meaningful work, supporting people with complex needs
- One of Canada’s top pension plans with HOOPP
- Comprehensive benefits and competitive wages
- Opportunity for growth and development / Training reimbursement
- Opportunity to have your voice heard on one of our many committees
- Equal opportunity employer, seeking to promote diversity, equity and inclusion

**Central West Specialized Developmental Services (CWSDS)** is a leader in providing supportive living, community participation supports and specialized services, assessment and treatment to people who have developmental and intellectual disabilities, dual diagnosis, and/or challenging behaviours throughout the municipalities of Halton, Peel and Dufferin and the regions of Waterloo and Wellington.

As a specialist in the field of developmental an intellectual disabilities, CWSDS has experienced continued growth over the last five years. As such, we are looking to hire **Day Services** **Support Workers **on a full-time permanent basis (40 hours per week. This position will report to the Manager, Day Services.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Acting as advocate for individuals in identifying and ensuring that his/her needs are met.
- Developing and implementing Personal Support Plans for clients.
- Supporting individuals in the development of individual life skills and decision making, including but not limited to teaching daily living skills, engaging in meaningful activities through the day and utilizing personal interaction skills (e.g. modeling behaviours, counseling, mentoring and coaching)
- Assisting individuals in daily routines and activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, bathing, toileting as required
- Ensuring individuals’ participation in vocational programs, education and social opportunities.
- Planning and implementing activities that meet the client’s recreational and leisure needs
- Providing First Aid and dispensing medication as required
- Transporting individuals to various activities and appointments as needed using approved means of transportation.
- Ensuring accurate and up to date documentation as detailed in policies and procedures.
- Ensuring the health and safety of those in this program and that the environment is safe and free of hazards.
- Using equipment and wearing protective devices or clothing that the employer deems as required, including the use of fit-tested N95 respirator and/or similar equipment.
- Working shifts in accordance with the schedule.
- Working as a team member in planning and implementing activities and routines.
- Other duties as assigned.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Post-secondary education.
- A minimum of one year’s previous experience supporting people with a developmental disability, mental illness or Dual Diagnosis. Previous experience in Day Services, an asset.
- First Aid and Advanced Safe Management certifications are required.
- An ability to work within a team, with other support providers, families, volunteers and community members
- Very good oral and written communication skills.
- Having a full G drive's license and willingness to drive company vehicles.
- Providing proof of vaccination for COVID-19 and maintaining vaccination status as necessary from time to time during employment.

The successful applicant will be hired in accordance with the provisions set out in Article 10.04 of the current Collective Agreement.

**LOCATION**: Various across Halton Region

**HOURLY RATE**:$26.05 - $28.05 (inclusive of $3 wage enhancement approved by the Government of Ontario).
- In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Central West Specialized Developmental Services will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation._
- All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act._
- We thank all applicants for your interest in our organization but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted_.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $26.05-$28.02 per hour

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff are required to wear a mask and eye protection (goggles or face shield). We have enhanced cleaning and disinfecting practices in place, and all staff and visitors are screened and temperature is taken prior to enter the premises.

**Education**:

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