Direct Support Worker

7 days ago

London, Canada Essential HR Full time

Humana Community Services (Humana) is an inclusive and trusted social services agency connecting individuals and families to the right support and services to help them live in the community successfully.

Summary of Roles & Responsibilities:

- Working with adults with developmental disabilities, concurrent disorders and/or dual diagnoses in an assisted-living environment providing 24/7 support to develop daily living skills that support community integration/engagement.
- Collaborate with team to implement care plans that support involvement in person-centered programs that ensure the daily needs of participants are met (medical, personal, physical, financial, hygienic, social, recreational, emotional, developmental), and provide the best quality of life while in compliance with legislated requirements and company policies and procedures.
- Provide a safe and supportive environment for participants requiring varying levels of behavioral interventions; remain calm and focused in crisis situations while utilizing effective de-escalation and decision-making skills.
- Work successfully with diverse groups and demonstrate commitment to principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice.

Qualifications:

- Completion of post-secondary education in Human, Community, and/or Social Services (e.g., SSW, DSW)
- Minimum one (1) year of related experience providing behaviour intervention support; knowledge of concurrent disorders and/or dual diagnoses and strategies for support
- Reliable with a demonstrated commitment to being a dependable member of a team
- Understanding of support requirements specific to the roles and responsibilities of the job
- Proficiency in both verbal and written communication
- Strong leadership, mentorship, advocacy, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills, in addition to attention to detail
- Ability to work collaboratively with the team, and independently as necessary
- Capacity to establish, implement, and maintain professional, and personal boundaries
- Multilingualism and having diverse lived experiences are considered assets
- Valid Class G (full) Driver’s License with a 3-year Uncertified Driver Record (mandatory)
- Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check with Humana listed as the employer (mandatory)
- Physical Health assessment: verification of up-to-date immunizations, COVID vaccination status (2 doses), and ability to meet the physical requirements of the position (mandatory)
- Current Standard First Aid & CPR (mandatory), Level C with AED training preferred

**Compensation**:$16.55/hour for designated hours of shift deemed “asleep” & $21.47/hour of shift deemed “awake”; paid vacation time off, and comprehensive benefits package, including RRSP matching after 3 months of employment

**Location**:London, ON

**Schedule**:32-40 hrs/week; night shifts: could include weekends, and public holidays

Humana Community Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws.

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