Developmental Service Worker

2 days ago


Kingston, Canada Christian Horizons Full time

or equivalent experience

**Work Setting**:

- Group home
- Work in employer's/client's home

**Tasks**:

- Administrative and office activities
- Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
- Sign language
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation
- Provide suicide and crisis intervention
- Resolve conflict situations
- Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
- Implement behaviour management programs
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
- Assist clients/guests with special needs
- Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

**Supervision**:

- 3-4 people

**Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses**:

- Developmental services worker¿(DSW)¿Training
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate

**Target Audience**:

- Females
- Males
- Persons with an intellectual disability
- Persons with learning disabilities
- Persons with mental health disabilities

**Security and Safety**:

- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)

**Transportation/Travel Information**:

- Own transportation
- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Valid driver's licence
- Public transportation is available

**Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding

**Personal Suitability**:

- Client focus
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Team player

**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- What is your current field of study?
- What is your current level of study?

**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits

**Long term benefits**:

- Other benefits
- Registered retirement savings plan (RRSP)



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