Supportive Living Worker

4 days ago

Oakville, Canada CWSDS Full time

**Developmental Support Worker**

**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 **20** **Developmental Support Workers **on a full-time permanent basis (80 hours bi-weekly) and part time basis (24 hours/ week) This position will report to the Manager, Supportive Living.

**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

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Acting as an advocate for the clients in identifying and ensuring that their needs are met.
- Assisting the client in daily routines and the activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, bathing, toileting as required
- Planning and implementing activities as per the Personal Support Plan (PSP) that meet the client’s recreational and leisure needs
- Implement behavioural strategies as needed
- Providing First Aid as required
- Dispensing medication as required
- Transporting clients 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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

**POSITION**:Full Time and part time

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, Part-time

**Salary**: $26.05-$28.05 per hour

**Benefits**:

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

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Application question(s):

- Have you received at least two (2) doses of the COVID-19 Vaccine?
- Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (required)

**Experience**:

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

Work Location: One location

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