Developmental Service Worker (DSW)

Job summary

Support individuals with developmental disabilities in achieving personal goals, participating in community life, and learning new skills. Provide necessary medical support and personal care while facilitating social connections and family engagement.

Job details

Job Type: Part Time, Permanent This is an exciting opportunity to support people with a developmental disability to achieve their personal goals, travel, meet new friends, establish social roles, learn new skills, connect with family, join new groups, actively participate in the life of their community, support medical needs and personal care. Inclusion Northumberland Offers: A very competitive wage package Part-Time starts at $25.48 Full Time starts at $31.53 $100 Signing Bonus upon completion of Probationary Period Overtime pay Dental and eyeglass coverage Matched RRSP contribution Many different support programs and locations available for scheduled shifts Schedules that go out 6 weeks in advance Access to our completely free Employee Assistance Plan Extensive training & career advancement opportunities Qualifications: We invite candidates who have Human Services diplomas (DSW, SSW, PSW, BST, CYW, etc.) or degrees. We also welcome those without Human Services diplomas, but have transferrable personal experience diverse enough to be considered equivalent, as we are willing to train motivated team members. The ability to work flexible hours is a requirement inclusive of days, evenings, overnights and weekends. Pay Range: $25.48 - $26.76 per hour Location: Trent Hills, Cobourg, Brighton, and/or the surrounding areas Requirements: A Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Search (within the last 6 months) Current Standard First Aid - Level C CPR and Non Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI/CPI) Certification An acceptable medical examination form (provided by Inclusion Northumberland) that relates specifically to the physical demands of the position and is designed to determine whether the applicant is capable of performing the essential duties of the job A valid Ontario Class G Driver's License Valid automobile insurance (with a minimum of $1,000,000 liability) An acceptable Driver's Abstract Employees may at times need to use their personal vehicle to transport persons supported (and potentially one or more members of the supported person's family) when vehicles owned by the agency are not reasonable available Transparency Notice As part of our commitment to a fair and efficient hiring process, we use AI-assisted tools to support tasks such as application screening and communication. All applications are reviewed, and all hiring decisions are made thoroughly by our hiring team. Equal Opportunity Employer Inclusion Northumberland respects and values a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We are committed to a non-discriminatory approach that provides equal employment opportunities for everyone.

What you’ll do

Support individuals with developmental disabilities in achieving personal goals, participating in community life, and learning new skills. Provide necessary medical support and personal care while facilitating social connections and family engagement.

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Human Services diploma or equivalent experience and must hold a valid Ontario Class G driver's license with insurance. Mandatory certifications include Standard First Aid, Level C CPR, and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, alongside a clear criminal reference check.

Benefits

• Competitive wage package
• Signing bonus
• Overtime pay
• Dental coverage
• Eyeglass coverage
• Matched RRSP contribution
• Employee assistance plan
• Training opportunities
• Career advancement opportunities

Listed skills

• Personal Care · Preferred
• crisis intervention · Preferred
• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Social support · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Developmental disability support
• Personal care
• Community inclusion
• Medical support
• Crisis intervention
• First aid
• CPR
• Client transportation
• Documentation
• Social support
• Crisis Prevention
• Valid Driver's License
• First Aid
• Vehicle Insurance
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Communication
• Crisis Intervention
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Human Services
• Personal Care

Job areas

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Developmental Services Worker
• Home Health Aide
• Home-based Personal Care Workers
• Home Health Aides
• Home Health and Personal Care Aides

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