Developmental Support Worker

**Marsh Hill Homes is proud to announce they have been requested to open residential services for young adults with complex special needs in Peterborough. As a Sector Leading employer Marsh Hill Homes offers top of sector compensation packages, room to learn and grow as a professional, and a healthy and meaningful work environment.**

**Jobs Available**:
Marsh Hill Homes is seeking FULL TIME and PART TIME- _Direct Service Professionals_ (DSP 1) and OVERNIGHT AWAKE Positions to join our growing team.

Become part of a high performing and meaningful workplace that prioritizes the wellbeing of the people we support and the incredible staff that care for them. Marsh Hill Homes provides a supportive and collaborative community of professionals that deliver residential and day services for those living with complex special needs.

**Those we serve**:

- Marsh Hill Homes supports Transitional Aged Youth and Adults with Intellectual Disabilities, Complex Special Needs, and a range of Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Due to our unique and purpose-built environment we support individuals who may be hard to place in most community support settings._

We are seeking front line staff to join our team at our brand-new Peterborough location (Little Pete). This will be a 3-person program with a supported independent living unit attached to the main program. The program will be housed in a beautiful residential home in Peterborough close to all services and amenities.

**Job Location**:Peterborough ON, Little Pete Program

**Position Status**:Full Time hours and Part Time - Day/Evening/Weekend supports.
- Additionally, we are seeking Full time and Part-time Overnight awake staff._

Predictable and Flexible Schedule - Days, Evenings, and occasional Weekends as well as Part Time positions

**Hours of work: 8 or 12 hours shifts depending on schedule.**

**Rate of Pay: Full Time $27 ($3hr Wage Enhancement included) and Part Time $24 ($3hr Wage Enhancement included) Overnight Awake $24 ($3 Wage Enhancement included)**

**Support and Training: Training and ongoing support provided in**:
**- **Registered Behaviour Technician certification
- SMG - Safe Management Crisis Intervention Training
- Quality Assurance Measures Training
- Medication Handling and Distribution
- Positive Behavioural Support Training

**Why Join our Team?**

MHH provides a genuinely caring and compassionate workplace where everyone takes pride in the services we deliver, something meaningful happens on daily basis for those who live and work in our environments.

We offer extremely competitive wages that will increase at regular intervals and high performing staff are regularly acknowledged and rewarded.

**For our **_**Full Time Staff, **_**we offer**:

- 8 days paid sick days per year.
- Comprehensive group benefits package and RRSP Match Program.
- 3 weeks paid vacation time per year.
- Flex time for schedules and lifestyle routines.
- Employer paid training and educational opportunities.

We provide a variety of options for educational opportunities, advancement, ongoing training, and mentorship as well as exposure to a high-quality work culture.

**About the Role**:
DSP’s take the lead in the direct care of individuals supported by MHH. Staff are provided the resources, support, and guidance to ensure care is of the highest standard and creates meaningful interactions and experiences for staff and those we support. In this role DSP’s will:

- Provided primary care and supervision to individuals supported by MHH.
- Support individuals with activities of daily living as required or directed.
- Provide support and coaching to individuals in the areas of social skills, communication and preferred recreational activities.
- Contribute solutions to barriers that may impact the quality of life of individuals we support and ensure individuals goals are met.
- Follow Behavioral Support Plans, Crisis Support Protocols as documented and directed.
- Administer Medication as required and trained.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with individuals supported their family, and care team.

**Beneficial Qualifications**:

- Completion of a Human Services Diploma from a Community College or University or a Personal Support Worker certificate from a Community College or Ministry approved private Career College and 1 year of related experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
- We will consider completion of OSS diploma and 5 years of related experience.
- Solid understanding of Developmental Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder and additional complex needs.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a caring approach to working with adults with a developmental disability.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience supporting individuals with daily care requirements, behaviour support plans and individual support plans.
- Ability and interest to be a positive member of a dynamic team.
- Must have the ability to physically s