Direct Support Professional- Supported Living 70 HR

**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.

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 or related diploma) OR university degree (Bachelor of Applied Science in Community Social Services or related 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
- 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

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.

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

Pay: $25.42-$26.12 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- St. Catharines, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Do you have a College Diploma (Social Service Worker or Educational Assistant - Special Needs support Diploma or related diploma) OR university degree (Bachelor of Applied Science in Community Social Services or related degree)?

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (required)

**Experience**:

- social service related: 1 year (required)
- working with people with developmental/ dual diagnosis: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Class G Driver's License (required)
- CPR First Aid Certificate (required)
- Educational Assistant Certificate (preferred)
- Social Worker Certificate (preferred)
- NVCI (preferred)
- N95 Mask Fit Testing (preferred)
- Person centred thinking (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-09-20