Direct Support Worker

3 days ago

Ajax, Canada Ontario Family Group Homes Full time

Ontario Family Group Homes Inc. is a leading provider of a variety of care services to individuals with intellectual, behavioral and /or developmental disabilities for adults and children. We take pride in offering care in our community homes, with environments that promote inclusion and offer our supported individuals a sense of belonging while supporting their development and success in their achievements, goals, and enhanced beliefs in themselves.

If you are looking to make a meaningful difference in our client’s care and to grow your career in the Developmental Services Industry or Child and Youth Sector, consider joining our team

We are currently looking for a Support Worker for our residential programs who is eager to work as part of a dynamic team to make a positive impact on each individual to whom we provide services.

**What we offer**:

- Regularly scheduled shifts that allow for some weekends off and predictability to plan work/life balance
- A competitive hourly wage, government wage enhancement applies and is paid monthly
- Enrollment in the company benefits program
- An opportunity to gain your Registered Behavior Technician certification
- Meaningful work to support our clients and assist in supporting them in their individualized plans of support and care

**Areas of responsibility**:

- Understanding, implementing, and following treatment plans and daily schedules
- Ensuring the safety of all clients in the residence, which may include crisis management and physical containments
- Providing a safe and clean environment; upkeep of the home is part of the daily responsibility
- Providing care to all residents which may include personal care, medication administration, liaising with family, medical and other professionals and other service providers to address the needs of the residents.
- Transporting residents to community functions or appointments using the company supplied vehicle
- Accurate daily documentation, record keeping, and report writing

**Qualifications and Requirements**:

- Completion of a 2-year program at an Ontario recognized college/university program - DSW, CYC, or SSW
- Full Class G drivers license, insurance, and a clean drivers abstract
- Previous experience in a residential setting is considered an asset
- Current UMAB training is also considered an asset
- Sound crisis management skills
- Ability to use discretion and good judgement in a fast-paced residential treatment setting
- Applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
- Applicants must be physically able to carry out physical interventions/containments when required

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Pay: $24.27 per hour

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift

Application question(s):

- Do you have a Diploma or Degree in DSW, CYC or SSW?
- Are you able to lift and/or move up to 50lbs regularly?
- Are you fully vaccinated against COVID-19? (2 or more doses)

**Experience**:

- Residential Setting: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Class G Licence (G1 or G2 not accepted) (required)

Work Location: In person

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