Direct Support Professional

2 weeks ago

Petrolia, Canada Lambton County Developmental Services Full time

Are you looking to make a difference? Do night shifts work best for your life?

**This is your opportunity to be your best with LCDS**

LCDS has been providing support to people with developmental disabilities for over 65 years We honour the dignity and uniqueness of each person, helping them to cultivate relationships in their community and we provide exceptional professional services. This is through our core values of _Care, Connection _and_ Excellence._

**What we are hiring for**:
We are currently hiring multiple part-time **Direct Support Professionals / **Night Attendants** to join the individualized support team for a young man transitioning into adult services. He has graduated from high school and is looking forward to finding a home of his own where he will have 1:1 supports and can explore a variety of opportunities to be active each day; including relationship building in his community, learning new skills and possibly employment.

Direct Support Professionals make a difference in people's lives by providing support to people with developmental disabilities in all activities of daily living in their homes and the community and by fostering individual skill development, independence and personal growth. Hours worked as a Night Attendant in these positions mean you sleep in the location where support is provided and awaken to provide support if as needed.

**What you will need**:

- Valid "G or G2" class license and reliable vehicle
- Be willing to provide a clear Vulnerable Sector Police Check
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Current certification in First Aid/CPR required
- Current certification in NVCPI or willing to obtain
- Experience working with people with developmental disabilities is an asset
- Adaptable to varying support needs
- Mental Health First Aid & Trauma Informed Care
- Knowledge and experience supporting people with mental health/illness, developing healthy relationships and boundaries, exploring their community and learning new things
- Flexibility to adjust work hours according to support needs; evenings and weekends required

**Compensation and scheduling**:

- $18.00 per hour for asleep hours
- $22.27 - $22.93 per hour based on experience for awake hours
- Part-time: 20-21 hours per week for Direct Support Professional roles, 30 hours per week for Night Attendant
- Opportunities to pick up additional shifts

**What we offer**:

- Group Pension Plan with Employer Contribution Matching
- Employee Assistance Program
- Corporate Retail and Mobility Discounts
- Training and Development Opportunities

**About LCDS**:
Lambton County Developmental Services started back in 1955 when a group of parents whose children had developmental disabilities came together while dreaming of a life without limitation for their loved ones.

We focus on ability. We respect that each person's life and path are unique, and each person has different needs. How we support people cannot be a 'cookie cutter' response, but one that recognizes, accepts, honours, and works with the individual. We focus on quality of life, individual paths, hopes, goals and inclusion; one person at a time

LCDS is an equal opportunity employer and we value the importance of diversity, dignity and worth of every individual in the workplace. LCDS offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by LCDS regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation.
- Inclusive Communities ~ Innovative Leaders_
- Empowering People with Developmental Disabilities_

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