Developmental Service Worker

Job summary

Assess clients’ strengths and developmental needs, provide daily living support, and supervise clients in group homes and other settings. Prepare food, perform housekeeping and administrative tasks, resolve conflicts, coordinate with social service and healthcare providers, and accompany clients to appointments and outings.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years Experience Experience an asset On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance) Work setting Group home Work in employer's/client's home Various locations Social service or charity agency Private residence Responsibilities Tasks Administrative and office activities Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs Housekeeping activities Food preparation Resolve conflict situations Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients Assist clients/guests with special needs Accompany clients to appointments and social outings Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses Developmental services worker (DSW) Training Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate First Aid Certificate CPR Certificate Experience and specialization Target audience Persons with an intellectual disability Persons with mental health disabilities Additional information Security and safety Criminal record check Child Abuse Registry check Driver's validity licence check Adult Abuse Registry check Transportation/travel information Own vehicle Valid driver's licence Weight handling Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs) Personal suitability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Client focus Excellent written communication Flexibility Initiative Team player Benefits Financial benefits As per collective agreement Mileage paid Other Benefits Other benefits

What you’ll do

Assess clients’ strengths and developmental needs, provide daily living support, and supervise clients in group homes and other settings. Prepare food, perform housekeeping and administrative tasks, resolve conflicts, coordinate with social service and healthcare providers, and accompany clients to appointments and outings.

Requirements

A college, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a one- to two-year program is listed; experience is an asset. The posting lists Developmental Services Worker training, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training, First Aid and CPR certificates, a valid driver’s licence, access to a vehicle, and background and registry checks.

Benefits

• Mileage Paid
• Other Benefits

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Housekeeping · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Client Assessment
• Developmental Needs Assessment
• Housekeeping
• Food Preparation
• Conflict Resolution
• Client Supervision
• Interagency Liaison
• Special Needs Support
• Appointment and Outing Accompaniment
• Administrative Activities
• Interpersonal Communication
• Written Communication
• Client Focus
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Administrative
• Security & Safety