Full Time Direct Support Professional - Specialized Mental Health Professional
About The Position
Community Living Greater Sudbury (CLGS) is a dynamic, mission-driven organization supporting adults with developmental disabilities to live meaningful, inclusive, and self-directed lives. We believe in dignity, choice, community belonging, and person-directed supports that promote independence and well-being. We are currently seeking a Direct Support Professional - Specialized Mental Health Professional to provide dedicated, individualized support to persons with complex developmental disabilities, including those with co-occurring mental health, mood, or personality disorders. This role is assigned following clinical recommendation and requires individuals who are compassionate, resilient, trauma-informed, and committed to making a meaningful impact. The Direct Support Professional - Specialized Mental Health Professional provides intensive, day-to-day support to individuals whose needs are complex and multifaceted. You will play a key role in promoting safety, emotional regulation, daily living skills, independence, and community inclusion. This is a frontline position that involves providing direct support to an individual in a residential setting. This position combines direct support, clinical-informed practice, behavioural support, and life-skills teaching, while maintaining dignity, respect, and consistent therapeutic relationships. Work assignments may range from 1 day to up to 3 months, depending on the individual’s needs.
Requirements
- Experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and/or mental health needs (complex needs experience is a strong asset).
- Mental health or Social service worker or any related studies.
- Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice, emotional regulation, and psychosocial rehabilitation principles.
- Ability to remain calm and professional in unpredictable or high-intensity situations.
- Comfortable providing hands-on personal care and daily living support.
- Ability to work rotating shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and call-ins.
- Valid driver’s license; ability to operate agency vehicles.
- Valid First Aid, CPR certificate, and Safe Management training
- Strong communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
- Physical capacity to meet the demands of the role (lifting 10–50 lbs, quick response, bending, assisting with transfers, etc.).
- Female only staff with a G license as a bona fide occupational requirement.
Responsibilities
- Provide person-directed support based on the individual’s choices, needs, and daily goals.
- Support individuals with complex mental health, emotional dysregulation, and personality-related challenges using trauma-informed and psychosocial approaches.
- Assist with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, toileting, meal prep, cleaning, laundry, shopping, and household routines.
- Maintain calm, rational detachment during emotional or behavioural escalations, always prioritizing safety and dignity.
- Follow clinical guidance, behavioural strategies, and individualized protocols.
- Contribute to the development and review of Life Plans / Individual Support Plans (ISP).
- Support individuals in building social, life, and vocational skills.
- Assist in monitoring progress and adapting supports as needs evolve.
- Assist with medication administration and follow all medical directives.
- Complete required documentation, incident reports, behavioural data, and daily notes.
- Participate in fire drills, safety protocols, and Safe Management interventions.
- Maintain safe living environments and identify hazards.
- Foster community participation, inclusion, and meaningful daily engagement.
- Accompany individuals to community activities, appointments, and events.
- Promote independence in navigating public spaces and transportation.
- Work closely with clinical teams, coordinators, families, community resources, and external professionals.
- Support new staff, volunteers, and students through orientation and guidance.
- Communicate effectively within the team and escalate concerns appropriately.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
