Direct Support Specialist

4 days ago


Newmarket, Canada CBI Health Full time

**Direct Support Specialist **(Only Full time position available)**

**We are offering a Sign-on bonus of $500 for Full time positions (if eligible) so join us and grow your career with us.**

**Job Location - East Gwillimbury, Ontario**

Shifts available currently - Morning, afternoon shifts available

**What CBI Health offers you**
- Regularly scheduled hours of either - Days and/or Afternoon shifts. Some weekend work required for all positions
- Competitive wages
- This position is also eligible for $3 government wage enhancement
- Benefits including comprehensive Medical & Dental when working 25+ hours weekly
- Referral Bonus (if eligible)
- CPI Advanced certification
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunity for career advancement

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.

**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 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
- Collaborative with an interdisciplinary team including family members
- 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
- All team members are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination upon hire or provide a valid medical exemption

**About Us**

For millions of Canadians, CBI Health is where better begins. We are Canada’s leading community healthcare provider, reliably delivering innovative rehabilitation and home care programs that help our clients achieve their health goals. With 250+ locations and supporting more than 800 communities, people are at the heart of what we do. Every day, all across the country, our 13,000 staff work together to make a meaningful difference in our clients’ lives and help shape healthcare for the better. Learn more at cbihealth.ca.

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