Developmental Support Worker

3 weeks ago


Hamilton, Canada Families 1st Full time

Families 1st has been operating specialized, community homes in Ontario for many years for adult individuals with **complex special needs **who are often **dual diagnosed**.

We create specialized, individual services that support the independence, inclusion, and dignity of the individuals we service and support.

**Qualifications/Experience**:

- Completion of a relevant 2-year college program
- Willingness to complete a Certification in Safe Management Group Crisis Intervention (SMG)
- Ability to plan, prioritize, organize and implement daily routines responsibilities
- Strong English verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to use discretion in a fast paced, residential treatment setting
- Sound crisis management skills
- G-Class driver's license and valid insurance
- Valid First Aid Certificate and CPR level C
- Satisfactory vulnerable sector police records check and pre-employment medical screening (required prior to commencement of employment)
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to understand and practice the Knowledge of current Quality Assurance legislations (QAM)
- Applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

**Responsibilities**:
Participate in the implementation of behavior support plans including hands-on care and daily living activities. Provide direct and indirect support to individuals as required by personal support plans.
- Promote community inclusion, independence and self-determinism for the individuals supported. Support clients to identify, work towards and achieve their goals/personal outcomes.
- Encourage self-expression of individuals supported and remain knowledgeable of verbal and nonverbal communications, including alternative communication systems and techniques.
- Utilize problem-solving skills to work collaboratively within a team and with families.
- Complete all required electronic documentation and reports, accurately and within set time frames.
- Provide careful and accurate observation of clients, completing written assessments and reports throughout shifts.
- Encourage and assist clients to participate in social, educational, community and recreational activities to enhance their experience and quality of life.
- Take an active role to ensure the home and property (inside and outside) remains clean, tidy and safe for our clients. It is important that the home is one of pride for the clients, staff and our community neighbours.

**Work Conditions**:
Families 1st has Standard Shift work required that occurs in this industry of some evenings, weekends and Holidays. Families 1st has designed schedules that are consistent and allow for a team rotation of steady shifts, some weekends off and predictability to allow for planned time when off. Our schedules enhance and build teams of consistency, continuity and stability.

Must have physical fitness sufficient to:

- Kneel, squat, bend and twist regularly
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs
- Perform tasks involving firm grasping
- Full range of motion with respect to arm and leg movements and body mobility
- Physically capable to engage and carry out physical intervention or containment; required in you’re the standard industry required obtainment and renewal of (annual) Safe Management Training certification.

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

**Salary**: $23.00 per hour

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift

**Experience**:

- developmental support: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Class G License (preferred)



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