Direct Support Specialist

CBI Health is Canada's leading community-based healthcare provider, delivering both rehabilitation and home health services. Our integrated, interdisciplinary network delivers physical and mental health services in clinic, home and facility settings or remotely through virtual care / telehealth. With over 12,000 dedicated staff supporting over 800 communities across the country, we deliver proven outcomes that meet the evolving healthcare needs of Canadians.

As a Direct Support Specialist, you will provide quality person-centered support to youth and adults using Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)-based interventions in the home, the community under the supervision of a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) and Clinical and Operational Manager. You will receive a comprehensive orientation including Advanced CPI Training and ongoing supervision.

**Job Location - Newmarket and Surrounding Area**

**Option 1.** Tuesday to Saturday - **6:00am to 2:00pm** OR **2:00pm to 10:00pm** OR **3:00pm to 11:00pm OR 11:00pm to 7:00am**

**Option 2**. Sunday to Thursday - **6:00am to 2:00pm** OR **3:00pm to 11:00pm** OR **11:00pm to 7:00am**

**Option 3: Rotation**

Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday - 8:00am to 8:00pm

Week 2: Monday, Thursday, Sunday - 8:00am to 8:00pm

**Take an inside look at what you’ll do each day**:
As a Direct Support Specialist**,** you will be:

- Supporting clients with community involvement and independence to optimize the individual’s quality of life
- Assisting and teaching daily living activities, and life skills to promote the self-esteem and well-being
- Daily documentation and reporting
- Medication Administration (as delegated)
- Managing challenging behaviors and situations using CPI knowledge and principles
- Supporting clients with varied level of personal care (e.g. hand-over-hand, full support, etc.)
- Assisting with household activities and chores
- Other responsibilities as assigned

**What CBI Home Health offers you**
- Regularly scheduled hours of either - Days and/or Afternoon shifts. Weekend work required for all positions (either every other weekend or one weekend day)
- **Competitive wages (Pay rate is $20.50 per hour)**:

- This position is also **eligible for an additional $3 government wage enhancement** that will be added and paid out on all hours worked by the Direct Support Specialist
- Benefits including comprehensive Medical & Dental when working 25+ hours weekly
- CPI Advanced certification
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunity for career advancement
- Comprehensive support and training by ABA team on BSP’s

**What you need to be successful**

To take on the role of Direct Support Specialist, you must have:

- Certificate from a related field such as Diploma in Behavior Science, Developmental Service Worker (DSW), Child and Youth Worker, Degree or Diploma from a Human Services related program. Consideration of Personal Support Worker certificate with relevant experience.
- Current CPR and First Aid Certificate
- Clear Criminal record check with Vulnerable Sector Screening dated within the last 3 months
- Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle required
- Driver’s Abstract (3-year Uncertified) dated within the last 3 months
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Proven interpersonal and organizational skills
- Previous community experience working with youth with developmental disabilities, challenging behavior would be considered an asset

**Join us at CBI Home Health - where working together makes great things happen**.
- In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and CBI Policies on Accommodation, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of our hiring process. Please inform your recruiter if you have any accommodation requests._