Direct Support Professional- Supported Living 70 HR

1 week ago

St Catharines, Canada Mainstream Full time

Mainstream is committed to providing Person Centred Supports to the people we serve with developmental difference/ dual diagnosis. A person centred approach recognizes the right of individuals to make informed choices, and take responsibility for those choices and related risks. It builds on the strengths, gifts, talents, skills, and contributions of the individual and those who know and care about the person.

The position is as a Direct Support Professional in our Supported Living program (Group Home).
- assisting people to find a valuable place in his/her community,
- providing the supports people need to be successful with day to day living
- empowering people to recognize and reach personal goals
- creating and finding new opportunity for people so that they are able to fully understand their options
- Develop strong relationships with people supported, families, and community resources
- Work in a team environment to effectively support all people in the program
- Work independently in the community and people’s homes

To provide best support to people the incumbent must develop strong, respectful and positive relationships with the persons supported, family members, a broad range of community organizations, as well as all Mainstream employees.

**Qualifications & Key Requirements**:
College Diploma or University Degree or Equivalent experience

Must have a valid Driver’s License (G) and a reliable vehicle; Auto Insurance (with a $1,000,000 liability coverage and a permission to carry non-paying passengers).

Must have a police clearance (with vulnerable sector screening).

Must have a valid First Aid, CPR, & CPI/NVCI certificate.

Relevant working experience supporting people with a Developmental Disability is an asset.

Please note that the selection process will be person centered and utilize matching tools to ensure that employees are well matched to the people they will be supporting, the program, the team and the organization. The selection process will also require you to demonstrate your skills in providing person centered supports and connecting to the community through written exercises, interview questions and hands on activities.

Pay: $25.42-$26.12 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift

Application question(s):

- Do you have a certificate in Social Service Worker?
- Do you have a certificate in Educational Assistant?
- Experience working with developmental/ dual diagnoses (ie, Schizophrenia, Tourettes etc)

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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