Developmental Support Specialist
1 week ago
Empower Simcoe is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Developmental Support Worker to join our team. As a key member of our staff, you will provide quality support to individuals with complex care needs in community residential settings.
Key Responsibilities- Provide daily support for individuals in their homes and community, promoting their independence and autonomy.
- Assess individual needs and develop plans to support essential life skills, such as meal preparation, budgeting, communication, self-care, community participation, and employment.
- Collaborate with supervisors to ensure that documentation and interactions with Ministry representatives are completed in a timely and effective manner.
- Administer medications and document dispensing in accordance with Agency policies and procedures.
- Facilitate family participation in individuals' lives and support people with their budgeting, banking, and purchases.
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of safety protocols and apply verbal de-escalation, personal safety, and physical intervention techniques as outlined in NVCI training.
- Community College Diploma in Social Services or a closely related field from an accredited college.
- Registered Behavioural Technician certificate is an asset.
- Minimum of one year recent full-time work experience supporting hard-to-serve adults with complex care needs in community residential settings.
- Experience supporting people with behaviour management techniques is an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to respond calmly in crisis situations through approved verbal de-escalation and physical intervention techniques.
- Must be prepared to work flexible hours as required.
- Position requires considerable physical interventions involving frequent bending, turning, twisting, and kneeling in response to crisis behaviour.
- Possess a valid Class G driver's license and own reliable transportation to be used in the course of employment.
Empower Simcoe is committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. We welcome applications from those who reflect the diversity of our community.
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