Direct Support Professional Awake Overnights

5 days ago

St Catharines, Canada Mainstream Full time

**About Mainstream**:
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.

**Job Summary**:
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 (Social Service Worker or Educational Assistant - Special Needs support Diploma, Developmental Services Worker 2-year diploma, or related degree) OR university degree (Bachelor of Applied Science in Community Social Services,orrelated degree)
- 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
- Bi-lingual in both French and English is an asset
- **Be available to work one weekend per pay period if required**
- **Must be available to work overnight awake shifts per pay period**
- Be able to lift up to 30 lbs
- Training in Person Centred Thinking is an asset
- Training in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention is an asset
- Minimum one year working with individuals with developmental disabilities OR

minimum one year working in a related field
- Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Mainstream is committed to supporting a culture of diversity and inclusiveness across the organization. We believe in equal opportunity, and it is our priority to ensure a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. _

Pay: $24.03-$24.55 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- On-site parking

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Night shift

Application question(s):

- Reliable access to a vehicle
- Available to work one weekend per pay period if required
- Available to work overnights

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (required)

**Experience**:

- Working with people with developmental disabilities: 1 year (required)
- Working in social service field: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Non-violent Crisis Intervention Certificate (with holding) (preferred)
- Class G Licence (required)
- N95 Mask Fit Testing Card (preferred)
- CPR First Aid Certification (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-10-22

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