Support Worker 2

1 week ago


Woodstock, Canada WDDS Full time

Direct Support Professional - Full-Time

We are currently searching for dedicated, caring and compassionate professionals to join our team at Woodstock & District Developmental Services (WDDS)

**Who are we? **WDDS is a non-profit charitable organization that has been providing opportunities and supports for people living with developmental disabilities in Oxford County since 1959. WDDS offers all new employees an extensive training program that includes paid orientation, shadow shifts, on site Mental Health First Aid and Asist training and a mentorship program to ensure you are fully equipped and ready for your new role.
- **Trauma Informed Care**; Recognizing potential experiences of trauma in others and champions a culture that supports trauma informed practices, Acknowledges and shows sensitivity to experiences of others using a trauma informed lens
- **Highest Quality Care**; Passionate about developing meaningful relationships with the people they support, and providing the highest quality of care that supports healthy social and emotional well-being for all people they support.
- **Bio-Psycho-Social Model**; Working effectively within an interdisciplinary team including Behavioural Therapists, Medical Professionals families and team to utilize the biopsychosocial approach in understanding people and how to support the highest’s quality of life.

**What will you do?**
- Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are responsible for the provision of direct support to adults with intellectual disabilities, challenging behaviours and/or dual diagnosis.
- Ability to understand and diligently utilize Behavioural Support Plans and Skill Acquisition Programs to support skill development and reduce challenging behaviour
- Duties include assistance with all skills of daily living, including personal care, medical appointments, skill development and household management.
- Provide daily support to adults engaging in challenging behaviour while remaining calm, neutral, and effectively using Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Strategies
- Demonstrate a person-centered philosophy and a commitment to the agencies vision, mission and values.
- Uses a person directed approach to problem solving and decision making and is able to demonstrate this competency in their daily work.
- Is strong and successful in providing quality care, even when faced with extreme obstacles
- Deliver results with a high level of consistency over a long period of time.
- Maintains a positive environment in which people are supported with respect and dignity
- Actively engage in building positive, friendly, inclusive, diverse and cooperative relationships within and across all teams.

**What do you require?**
- The ability and willingness to work a variety of shifts including days, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays).
- Must be skilled in the areas of advocacy, flexibility, fostering independence in others, resilience, and must have strong interpersonal and problemsolving skills.
- A CPIC with vulnerable sector screening must be provided.
- A valid, Province of Ontario class “G” driver’s license is required.
- Proof of Full Vaccination status is required.
- Strong computer skills using internet and MSOffice software.

.**What do we offer? Include all of the full-time benefits here**
- Starting pay rate is $per hour.
- Public Holiday Pay of 4% on each pay
- Flexible schedules
- Comprehensive benefits plan to all employees full-time and regular part-time, including prescription drugs, vision and dental care, and extended health benefits.
- Paid accrued vacation time
- Paid accrued sick time.
- Participation in a co-contribution RRSP program.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employer-paid training programs with paid orientation
- Career development & internal advancement opportunities
- Membership discount with Goodlife Fitness

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

**Salary**: $23.37-$24.79 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (preferred)

**Experience**:

- supportive care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- Driving Licence (required)

Ability to Commute:

- Woodstock, ON (required)

Work Location: In person



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