Part Time Direct Support Professional

15 hours ago

Toronto, Canada Mary Centre Full time

Mary Centre is a non-profit, charitable organization reflecting the values and traditions consistent with Catholic social teachings. Mary Centre is a community-based organization that provides support services designed to enhance the quality of life of people with developmental disabilities and their families. For many years, Mary Centre has been helping people with developmental disabilities to work towards greater self-confidence and personal independence so they can take part in fulfilling educational, employment and life experiences.

Mary Centre is currently seeking three (3) part time Direct Support Professionals to work in a Residential Respite Community Setting. The Direct Support Professionals will provide direct care, support and supervision for people with a developmental disability according to the mission, values and principles of Mary Centre.

**Qualifications**

Community College Diploma in Developmental Services or related University or College Degree in Social or Health services. Minimum two (2) years of experience working or volunteering with people with a developmental disability.

**Mandatory Requirements**:

- Possess a Valid Ontario Driver’s License class G
- Valid First Aid/CPR Certificate
- Valid Designated Physical Restraints Training Program Certificate
- Computer Skills - Microsoft Word and Excel
- Clear Vulnerable Criminal Reference Check
- Acceptable proof of full COVID-19 vaccination must be provided and any other booster needles as recommended by Public Health.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Provide for the daily living needs of people with developmental disabilities by maintaining a safe environment with appropriate attention given to individual health, nutrition, hygiene and program plans;
- Ability to work in a very active environment where people supported could change daily.
- Perform a required secondary role with in the locations which will involve Day Program support as directed by immediate supervisor.
- Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity, including lifting, bending and prolonged standing.
- Experience working with people with a Dual Diagnosis, Behavioral Challenges and Complex Medical Issues
- Knowledge on how to implement and follow Behavior Support Plans. Provide appropriate professional understanding and intervention in response to emotional, behavioral, and physical needs of people.
- Knowledge of Passport Funding and community participation support
- Knowledge of Individual Support Plans
- Experience and ability to interact with families and community partners
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and writing skills
- Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills
- Professionalism, exercise good judgment and discretion in dealing with confidential information.
- Must be able to function as part of a multidisciplinary team. Participate in shift changes and Team Meetings as required, share information in a respectful and nonjudgmental manner.
- Follow all policies and procedures, established by Mary Centre as they pertain to the operation of the location, including the health, safety and welfare of people accessing the service.
- Follow all policies and procedures, established by Mary Centre as they pertain to employee conduct and performance;
- Responsible for cleaning and disinfecting the physical environment, as aligned with Mary Centre policies and procedures, recording any concerns and documenting that cleaning has been completed as needed/specified.
- Ability to keep work environment up to Health and Safety Standards
- French language skills will be considered an asset

**Required Core Competencies**:

- Ability to advocate for others
- Ability to work independently and as a team member (Collaboration)
- Demonstrate creative problem solving and decision making
- Ability to develop others
- Ability to hold people accountable
- Provide leadership
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Relationship and network building and resources management
- Strategic Thinking
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Mary Centre will accommodate the needs of qualified applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy ACT._

**_ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED_**

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

**Salary**: From $20.40 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Following all recommended Public Health Protocols.

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