Developmental Services Professional

3 weeks ago


Woodstock, Canada Alice Saddy Association Full time

The Alice Saddy Association is a dynamic, community-based organization that provides a range of individualized, person-directed supports to people with developmental disabilities. We envision a community that welcomes every person equally with respect and acceptance.

We are seeking **ONE (1)** dedicated **Developmental Services Professionals in the Woodstock area **with strong work ethic, who seek a meaningful career choice, and who will embrace our mission and values as they provide person-directed supports **to a young man with a physical and a mild intellectual disability, in his home, in the Woodstock community and at college in London, during the school year.**

This position offers competitive wages and benefits for regular part-time employees, as well as opportunities for career advancement.

Must have availability to work the following schedule: (Note - we have a bi-weekly rotation beginning on Sundays - for example a Week 1 would begin March 31, 2024 and Week 2 would begin April 7, 2024.

**Week 1**
- Sunday - 4 pm to 10 pm
- Thursday - 5 pm - 8 pm

**Week 2**
- Thursday - 5 pm - 8 pm
- Saturday - 10 am - 3 pm - flexible 5 hour shift on Saturday per the person supported's needs

**Summary of Responsibilities**:
In general, support the desire of individuals to live a good, rich and varied life as full citizens. Seek and facilitate opportunities within the community to help build and nurture relationships with family, friends, neighbours and community members. Seek and facilitate employment, lifelong learning, leisure and/or volunteer opportunities, as articulated in Person-Centered Plans.

Specifically, provide support to a young adult based on his personal strengths and needs. Some tasks could include, but are not limited to, assisting with:

- Daily living skills (light housekeeping, laundry, meal prep, day-to-day problem-solving, money management, etc...)
- Personal care
- Transferring, navigating from sitting to standing, support with a walker wheelchair
- Health-related needs, including physiotherapy, medication administration, attending appointments
- Community participation (leisure, volunteer and/or employment)
- Support to attend College full-time

Enhance an individual’s self-determination through:

- Provision of full information/options available;
- Support follow-through on personal decisions;
- Provision of information about exercising rights and corresponding responsibilities; and
- Encouraging people to explore, define and choose what makes a ‘good life’ for them.

**Qualifications**:

- Developmental Services Worker Diploma or equivalent and/or personal and/or work-related experience in the area of human/social services; post-secondary education is preferred
- Valid Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check specific to the Alice Saddy Association, First Aid/CPR and CPI certification or willingness to obtain
- Valid driver's license required
- Proof of being fully vaccinated for Covid-19 (to be provided upon hire)

Starting wage rate: $24.71/hour.

**To Apply**

Our employees are 100% vaccinated for Covid-19.

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

**Salary**: $24.71 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Do you have availability to work the following schedule: (Note - we have a bi-weekly rotation beginning on Sundays - for example a week 1 would begin March 31, 2024 and Week 2 would begin April 7, 2024.

Week 1
Sunday - 4 pm to 10 pm
Thursday - 5 pm - 8 pm
Week 2
Thursday - 5 pm - 8 pm
Saturday - 10 am - 3 pm - flexible 5 hour shift on Saturday per the person supported's needs

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- Driver's Licence (required)
- CPI Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-04-12



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