Full-time Direct Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Kitchener, Canada KW Habilitation Full time

**LOCATION: Kitchener, ON**:
KW Habilitation is a local not-for-profit organization that provides a wide range of individualized services and supports to children with any special need and adults with developmental disabilities. We support individuals to live a fulfilling life which is fostered through preschool and early learning supports, respite services, residential services, community participation, and employment supports.

We are looking for an experienced Direct Support Professional to join our team and support people in their community. Specific duties for this role include: providing respectful and supportive care, promoting people’s skills and abilities, providing the opportunity and education for growth and development, honoring personal choice and informed decision-making, and implementing individualized routines plans with attainable outcomes. Successful applicants will demonstrate a strong commitment to person directed support and the vision of KW Habilitation.

**Perks**
- Paid on-the-job training
- Paid professional development opportunities
- Extended Health Care Benefits, Registered Pension Plan, and optional Group Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee and Family Assistance Program for all staff, their partners, and dependents
- Discounted rates on home and auto insurance
- Fun and engaging workplace

**Responsibilities**
- Providing respectful and supportive care
- Promoting people’s skills and abilities
- Providing the opportunity and education for growth and development
- Honouring personal choice and informed decision making
- Implementing individualized plans with attainable outcomes.

**Requirements**:

- College diploma (2 years), Developmental Service Worker (DSW) Apprenticeship Certificate, and/or University degree in Human Services.
- Minimum one year direct experience
- A comprehensive understanding and demonstration of Core Competencies and person directed support and planning concepts
- Ability to implement positive approaches for any demeanor, work as an integral part of the team, and be an effective interpersonal communicator
- You must believe in an inclusive community, fostering independence, and advocating for others to have their own voice
- Able to provide physical (e.g., lifting, transfers) and behavioural intervention skills are an asset
- Able to demonstrate initiative, resilience, collaboration, creative problem-solving and decision-making
- A valid G or G2 driver’s license, current First Aid, NVCI, and computer skills are also essential

**Schedule Position**: 7am-3pm, 10am-6pm, 1pm-9pm, 3pm-11pm, 1 in 5 weekends
**Start Date**: April 22 2024
**Rate of Pay**: Salaried position $50,394 - $55,291

**To Apply, Please Visit Our Job Application Page **Here**

**Applicants must submit a résumé and cover letter online with a summary of relevant qualifications and reason for interest in this position by Sunday, July 2, 2023**:
**ATTN: Kim O’Brien, Manager of Inclusive Living Manager**
**KW Habilitation**
99 Ottawa Street South
Kitchener, ON
N2G 3S8

**Job ID: 244887

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