Developmental Services Worker

4 weeks ago

Kingston, Canada Providence Care Full time

Developmental Services Worker, Adult Mental Health
**Temporary Part Time (Up to 18 months)**

**$30.89 - $32.02 Reference#: 22-727 A**

Under the direction of the Program Manager and in consultation with the Registered Nurse, the Developmental Services

Worker (DSW) will utilize specialized knowledge related to intellectual disability and learning, behavioral disturbances and

accompanying interventions to provide person-directed supports and services for clients with a dual diagnosis, in a manner

that is respectful and fosters self-determination and empowerment. As a member of the interprofessional team, the DSW

will collaborate to develop and implement individualized, evidence-based care plans, provide a safe and enriched

environment for clients, foster community inclusion and effectively promote the physical, mental and emotional health of

clients enabling them to achieve their full potential.

**Role Responsibilities**
- Develop therapeutic relationships and effectively engage clients to participate in directing their care
- Perform profession-specific assessments and observation of client behaviours to assist in the development of positive

behaviour programs, collaborating with the interprofessional team
- Assist in care planning by preparing assessments, participating in interprofessional team meetings and other care

planning/goal setting activities
- Assist the client in identifying and realizing their goals and dreams to support recovery and communicate to the

broader team
- Implement designated activities/interventions from the clients’ care plan, that fall within the scope of practice for the

Development Service Worker
- Promote the development and maintenance of skills of everyday life and acceptable social behaviour by developing

and implementing a personalized teaching plan to support individuals, in consultation with the interprofessional team;
create and lead opportunities for inclusion and participation in therapeutic and leisure programs and community

activities through instructing, supportive counselling and assisting clients in self-care, life and social skills
- Share responsibilities for client care by collaborating effectively with all team members
- Act as a resource, providing training and education about developmental disability, dual diagnosis, applied behavioural

analysis, positive behavioural interventions, community resources and advocacy, to employees, volunteers and

students, as well as community agencies and partners in care

**Required Qualifications and Experience**:

- Successful completion of a Developmental Services Worker Diploma Program from an accredited educational institution
- Current First Aid Certificate and CPR, an asset
- Successful completion of a pharmacology course accepted by Providence Care
- Three years of experience in working in a residential or mental health inpatient setting, preferred
- Established professional practice that meets or exceeds the values, priorities and practices described in the DSW

Standards of Practice as outlined in the 2011 Standards of Practice document published by the Developmental Services

Special Interest Group of the Ontario Association on Developmental Disabilities

Located in Kingston, Providence Care is Southeastern Ontario’s leading provider of aging, mental health and
rehabilitative care. Continuing the legacy of our Founders, the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul,

Providence Care provides care and services at Providence Care Hospital, Providence Transitional Care Centre,

Providence Manor Long-Term Care home and community locations across Southeastern Ontario.

Providence Care is Fully-affiliated with Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College; Providence Care is a centre
for health care, education and research, and a member of the Council of Academic Hospitals of Ontario.

To learn more about Providence Care and other opportunities please visit:
We are committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices - Please notify the above if you require an accommodation to fully
participate in the hiring process or require recruitment documents in French**.

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