Direct Support Professional - Full time Permanent

Camphill Communities Ontario•Vancouver, BC

8d•CA$23 - CA$25•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking individuals who will enjoy and successfully work independently and together in a supportive team environment in a variety of locations in our Angus location, supporting Individuals with developmental disabilities who reside in a wide range of living situations. The Direct Support Professional provides supervision and support as needed to people with developmental disabilities in all aspects of daily living including personal care, domestic skills, home maintenance, money management, use of community businesses and resources, recreation, medical, medications and safety. Due to the nature of the work, work schedules include a combination of days, afternoons, weekends and overnight asleep/awake shifts and are based on the needs of the persons supported.

Requirements

DSW College Diploma or an equivalent diploma or degree in social sciences. Minimum two-year college program; and/or Curative Education, PSW and Social Therapy diploma or equivalent Camphill seminar and experience.
Must be successfully trained in and possess current certifications in First Aid, CPR, NVCI, and Medication Administration.
A demonstrated maturity and desire to work with adults with developmental disabilities within the Camphill Philosophy.
Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skill.
Three (3) years’ experience working with people with intellectual disabilities
Must be successfully trained in and possess current certifications in First Aid, CPR, NVCI, and Medication Administration
Access to a reliable vehicle with sufficient insurance.
Hold a Valid Ontario G Driver’s License with clean driver’s abstract.
Able to provide a current (within 6 months’) satisfactory Criminal Background Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate a caring, supportive approach that maintains the dignity and integrity of people receiving service.
Knowledge of available and relevant community resources.
Able to inform Individuals about options, and provide opportunities and experiences, supports the exercise of choice and educates about risks and benefits.
Demonstrated knowledge of Personal Outcome Measures in supporting Individuals to develop a plan and achieve their goals.
Demonstrate and understand the importance of empowering people to support themselves to be healthy, happy and safe.
Knowledgeable about mental health and best practices in supporting people with those concerns.
Perceptiveness and ability to resolve conflict in a diplomatic and reasonable manner.
Demonstrate initiative, be resourceful and creative.
Work independently and collaboratively within the team and with the organization.
Promote practices that are inclusive, respectful and sensitive to diverse communities, including age, culture, and language.
Monitor and promote practices that support people’s health and safety.
Design, implement and monitor the progress of activity and recreational programs consistent with peoples Individual Support Plans that will enhance the physical, mental and psychosocial well-being of people.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Planning skills, flexibility, dependability and reliability.
To advocate for and respect confidentiality at all times.
To apply appropriate responses to unpredictable behavior.
To maintain all required program records and documentation.
A willingness to learn with and from people with disabilities.
Be open to continuous learning as required.
Support other relevant duties that may be developed or assigned by the supervisor.