Developmental Support Worker with Momentum

4 months ago

Stephenville, Canada Seafair Capital Full time

At **MOMENTUM**, our focus is on **_enhancing futures_**__** We offer programs to individuals who have a developmental and/or intellectual disability to help them live healthy and active lives in their communities. Our programs provide a stable, supportive environment for our residents so they can maintain independence in daily living. We know our clients are happier at home and in their communities, and we have a fantastic team of people who help them stay there. We achieve the highest standards in health care quality because we know people depend on us for safe, professional, dependable care.

**The Opportunity**:
A Developmental Support Worker must have excellent decision making and problem-solving skills; must be caring and enjoy working with others; have a good work ethic; possess a positive attitude; be a supporting team member; and can build positive relationships with the clients in our care, helping them to work towards their independence where possible.

**The DSW is responsible for**:

- Assisting residents in maintaining safe and healthy lifestyles, and monitoring for changes in their general health, appearance, behavior, and patterns of activities
- Identifying a crisis, defuse the situation, determine an intervention strategy, and contact necessary supports
- Helping all residents in making healthy choices and following any pre-established orders by medical professionals.
- Planning and supporting residents in daily activities, which may include, but not limited to, household chores, recreational activities, learning activities, physical fitness activities, and money management.
- Monitoring and maintaining a clean, safe, and secure environment for residents.
- Assisting residents with personal hygiene skills and tasks.
- Completing required, on-going training within Momentum and the Regional Health Authority required timeframes and meeting required competency levels.

**Minimum requirements**:

- Minimum 2 years post-secondary education or
- Social Service Worker Diploma, Community Support Worker Diploma, Human Services Diploma, or
- Minimum 2 years experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities and/or co-occurring mental health disorders; or
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

**Conditions of Employment**:

- Current CPR/First Aid Certificate
- Medical certificate indicating good health
- Negative TB skin test
- Up-to-date immunization record
- Clear Record of Conduct
- Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Status

**Not quite there? Momentum provides Pre-Employment Training in**:

- Crisis Prevention Intervention Training
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training

**Abilities required**:

- Drivers License
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
- Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills
- Good communication skills, both oral and written
- Excellent report writing abilities
- Commitment to training and development

**Salary**:
Ranges from $17.63 - $18.33 per hour as per collective agreement
- This is a unionized position with NL Association of Public and Private Employees

**Hours of Work**:
This position is Part-Time / Casual, leading to Full-Time.

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