Dual Diagnosis Professional

**Why Join CWSDS**
- **Meaningful work, supporting people with complex needs**:

- **One of Canada’s top pension plans with HOOPP**:

- **Comprehensive benefits and competitive wages**:

- **Opportunity for growth and development / Training reimbursement**:

- **Opportunity to have your voice heard on one of our many committees**:

- **Equal opportunity employer, seeking to promote diversity, equity and inclusion**

Central West Specialized Developmental Services (CWSDS) is a leader in providing supportive living, community participation supports and specialized services, assessment and treatment to people who have developmental and intellectual disabilities, dual diagnosis, and/or challenging behaviours throughout the municipalities of Halton, Peel and Dufferin and the regions of Waterloo and Wellington.

As a specialist in the field of developmental and intellectual disabilities, CWSDS has experienced continued growth over the last five years. As such, we are looking to hire a **Resource Professional **on a full-time permanent basis, to work within our Dual Diagnosis Services team.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Working with individuals, caregivers and Dual Diagnosis Service (DDS) team members to develop the persons and caregivers’ treatment goals and objectives, within the geographic area of responsibility (Halton, Peel and Waterloo regions, Dufferin and Wellington counties).
- Working closely with all disciplines participating in intake, assessments/screening tools, information gathering, environmental scans and data collection.
- Coordinating community resources in support of person’s needs and assisting the person in utilizing these resources.
- Liaising with person and their families to assist and support them.
- Assist in monitoring response to treatment recommendations.
- Participating in a multi-disciplinary team to develop treatment plans for assigned person in the community.
- Conducting observations in all environments (i.e., home, school, day program etc.) to provide guidance/information to person, families and community partners.
- Providing education and training to caregivers and community providers on a variety of topics (i.e. Dual Diagnosis, behavioural strategies etc.).

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Developmental Service Worker Diploma or Degree/Diploma from a recognized Community College/University in Social/Human Services (minimum 2-year program)
- Significant experience in delivering social support services to individuals with developmental disabilities and/or mental illness.
- Previous service coordination and case management experience.
- Good knowledge of the social services resources and the professional service providers within the greater community area.
- Ability to coordinate, facilitate and provide training to community service providers.
- Effective assessment, planning, priority setting and problem-solving skills.
- Good oral/written communication skills.
- Ability and willingness to work flexible hours to meet with the individuals and their community supports.
- Valid Ontario G class driver’s license and a vehicle to conduct home visits and community outreach activities.
- Providing proof of vaccination for COVID-19 and maintaining vaccination status as necessary from time to time during employment.

**HOURS OF WORK**:Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, 40 hours/ week

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their cover letter and resume.
- In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Central West Specialized Developmental Services will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation._
- All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act._
- We thank all applicants for your interest in our organization but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted._

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

**Salary**: From $26.03 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (required)

**Experience**:

- supporting people with developmental disabilities: 3 years (required)
- case management: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- full G driver's license and own vehicle (required)