Direct Support Professional

Ingersoll Support Services is looking for a **Planner** who is passionate about working to _support and empower individuals to become valued members of their community_ and championing the achievement of the person’s unique life plan while working as a member of the direct support team.

**The successful applicant will display proficiency in the following accountabilities**:
**Support**:To provide support based on the person’s service plan.
- Support people in all aspects of life including their home, work, leisure and other community involvement in a respectful and creative way.
- Ensure medical needs are met.
- Work in a manner that is conscientious, respectful and supportive of people’s desire to live their best lives
- Support the development of skills related to personal care, homemaking, personal and home safety, personal wellness, healthy positive relationships, budgeting and any other identified areas.
- Recognize and celebrate accomplishments with people in their lives.

**Empower**: To assist the person in achieving their personal goals.
- Champion the development, documentation, and implementation of a person’s life plan through annual meetings with the person and their circle of support to develop an individualized Support Plan Agreement.
- Report monthly and annually on the progress made toward achievement of personal goals, vision and the overcoming of challenges and barriers as identified in the Support Plan Agreement, and share these reports with the person, their family and the support team.
- Champion the individual’s plans and goals amongst the team and encourage the team to pursue these through daily support.
- To support increased opportunities for meaningful connection and belonging.

**Community**:To assist the person in the development of meaningful ties to their community, through active involvements.
- Support the person’s development of meaningful and fulfilling personal and community connections through participation.
- Creatively explore opportunities to enjoy a variety of experiences.
- Assist the person in locating and participating in personal and social activities and relationships.

**Organizational**: To be committed to the mission, principles and goals of the organization and adhere to the policies and procedures.
- Respect and uphold confidentiality at all times and represent the agency in a positive and professional manner.
- Demonstrate respect for and celebrate the uniqueness of each person at all times.
- Identify and actively participate in personal training and development opportunities through performance reviews at least annually.
- Maintain agency property to acceptable standards.
- Keep informed of organizational information and attend meetings as required.
- Work effectively as part of the person’s support team in a manner that demonstrates Unconditional Positive Regard for all members.
- Maintain relevant, respectful, complete and accurate records for people accessing support and complete reports as required.
- Follow appropriate standards and procedures of health and safety related to: medications, medical care and treatments, transportation, assistive devices and safety - home and personal

**Successful applicants will hold the following qualifications**:

- Experience in supporting people with disabilities in community living is an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, encouraging unity and a positive, progressive atmosphere.
- The ability to act as an advocate for individuals in a manner that fosters individual growth and change.
- Organizational skills which include the ability to set and carry out goals, and the ability to problem solve by seeking creative solutions to overcome barriers or challenges.
- First Aid/CPR and Crisis Intervention (CPI) certificates or a willingness to obtain this.
- Valid Class G Driver's License
- Vulnerable Sector Criminal Reference Check, or a willingness to obtain this
- Thank you to all Applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted._

**Salary**: From $24.85 per hour awake and $18.00 per hour for sleep hours

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

**Salary**: From $24.85 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
We follow sector-specific guidance from the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) in additional to local Public Health measures

Application question(s):

- Would you have a criminal reference check that's been completed within the last year, or a willingness to obtain one?

Licence/Certification:

- Class G Licence (preferred)
- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- CPI Certification (preferred)