Direct Support Professional

2 weeks ago


North York, Canada SRIA TeamClients home Full time

**Direct Support Professionals (Don Mills and Finch, North York)**

**Position Objective**

The Intervenor and/or Direct Support Professional/Developmental Services Worker are responsible for providing the support and information via a total communication approach to the individual. This program is also open to placement students, to gain hands on experience while working towards current completion of related educational programs in this field of work.

**Client Information**

The individual is a young female adult that you will support currently enjoys an active lifestyle in the community, including both indoor and outdoor activities.

**Responsibilities**:

- _**Personal care and medication administration**_ _**is required**_.
- Responsible for providing on-going support in the home and the community.
- Encourages individual to make meaningful choices on a daily basis.
- Uses total communication techniques to relay the information to the individual.
- The Support Worker provides input and participates in the overall program development.
- Provides a level of support that ensures that the individual is successful in all aspects of daily living and development of life skills. Ability to adapt to the needs of the individual.
- Follows established medical/health routines and ensures safety requirements are met.
- Ensures accurate documentation of shift activities, medication, medical records, etc.
- Position requires critical thinking abilities regarding day-to-day program activities. Demonstrates a positive and professional relationship with the team**.**

**Education and Related Experience**
- Completion or working towards a college diploma or certificate in DeafBlind Intervenor program, Developmental Services Worker (DSW), Community Services Worker (CSW), Child and Youth Worker (CYW) or from the field of Social/Behavioural Sciences.
- First Aid/CPR certification required. Valid Vulnerable Persons Police Clearance. Acceptable proof of full COVID 19 vaccination must be provided
- Adapted Sign Language training provided.
- Required Computer Skills, Microsoft Word and Excel

**Salary**: From $22.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift

Application question(s):

- Due to the sensitivity of the work entailed and choice of the client we require Female applicants only.

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-02-05



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