Day Program Support Worker

**Day Program Support Worker**

**Internal/External #2024-10**

**Full Time, 40 hours/week, Permanent**

**Barrie/Angus, Ontario**

Camphill Communities Ontario currently has a Full Time, Day Program Support Worker opportunity available at our Barrie/Angus locations. We are seeking individuals who will enjoy and successfully work independently and together in a supportive team environment in our Barrie/Angus locations, supporting individuals with developmental disabilities who reside in a wide range of living situations. Regular biweekly hours of 80 hours. This position comes with group benefits after successful probationary period.

**Position Summary**

The DPSW will provide support, teach, and coach individuals to develop skills to lead a normal and fulfilling life. The DPSW is responsible for the provision and coordination of CCO day services which include but are not limited to day program activities such as woodshop, land, garden, studio, pottery, and food-based programs, as well as community activities and helping secure volunteer/employment opportunities. The DPSW will work closely with both the Day Services and Supported Living teams to observe, plan and implement activities that will facilitate the learning and development in daily living, social and life skills of the Individuals.

**This is a regular biweekly 80 hours scheduled to the needs of the Individuals. Please note that this means the hours may be a combination of days, evenings and weekends and this will be directed based on the Individuals’ and the day service’s needs.**

**Competencies, Duties and Responsibilities**
- In collaboration with Day Services and Supported Living teams, plan and carry out activities to encourage growth and development, so that Individuals can fulfil their potential for independence
- Participate in Individuals’ Person Centred Planning and assist in the implementation of their plans by respectfully supporting them
- Be able to utilize a personal outcome philosophy-based approach to support Individuals in making informed choices that lead to the successful attainment of their goals and aspirations
- Provide support, guidance and directive to Individuals in Day Services to ensure their safety and learning
- Provide Individuals with the opportunity to learn and practice new skills
- Responsible for good care and maintenance of facilities, workspaces, gardens, land and equipment
- Engage in ongoing efforts to develop new markets for the studio, workshops, pottery, woodshop and garden products where applicable
- Ensure that the CCO Health and Safety Policies and Procedures are effectively implemented in the work areas
- Complete documentation for any incidences or serious occurrences that occur at Day Services as per CCO and MCSS Policies and Procedures
- Participate in team meetings, relevant community meetings and CCO business meetings as required
- Demonstrate a caring, supportive approach that maintains the dignity and integrity of people receiving services
- Knowledge of available and relevant community resources
- Able to inform individuals about options, and provide opportunities and experiences, supports the exercise of choice and educates about risks and benefits
- Demonstrated knowledge of Personal Outcome Measures in supporting individuals to develop a plan and achieve their goals
- Demonstrate and understand the importance of empowering people to support themselves to be healthy, happy and safe
- Knowledgeable about mental health and best practices in supporting people with those concerns
- Perceptiveness and ability to resolve conflict in a diplomatic and reasonable manner
- Demonstrate initiative, be resourceful and creative
- Work independently and collaboratively within the team and with the organization
- Promote practices that are inclusive, respectful and sensitive to diverse communities, including age, culture, and language
- Monitor and promote practices that support people’s health and safety
- Design, implement and monitor the progress of activity and recreational programs consistent with peoples individual Support Plans that will enhance the physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of people
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Planning skills, flexibility, dependability and reliability
- To advocate for and respects confidentiality at all times.
- To maintain all required program records and documentation
- A willingness to learn with and from people with disabilities
- Be open to continuous learning as required
- Support other relevant duties that may be developed or assigned by the supervisor
- A demonstrated maturity and desire to work with adults with developmental disabilities within the Camphill Philosophy
- Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skill
- General knowledge and experience with electronic databases, MS Office, AIMS, Microsoft Teams, Zoom considered an asset

Education, Experience and other Requirements:

- DSW College Diploma or