Developmental Support Worker (FT)
About the role
POSITION TITLE
Developmental Support Worker
SHIFT TYPE
Rotating days, evenings, nights, weekends, & holidays
DEPT/PROGRAM
Bayview Program for Dual Diagnosis
JOB CLASS
Residential Counsellor
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full-Time
RATE OF PAY
$33.65-$36.10 per hour
WORK SCHEDULE
75.00 hours bi-weekly, as per schedule
EMPLOYEE GROUP
OPSEU
POSTING TYPE
Open
POSTING DATE
August 26, 2025
HYBRID ELIGIBLE
No
NUMBER
Multiple opportunities
Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is a 315-bed academic and teaching hospital that provides specialized mental health, addiction and geriatric care. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, we serve some of the most complex and disadvantaged individuals in Ontario and are the sole provider of high-secure forensic mental health services in the province.
The Manager of the Bayview program is currently seeking dedicated Full-Time Developmental Support Workers. The Developmental Support Workers will provide coordinated, safe care and support to intellectually disabled persons with mental health needs i.e. dually diagnosed, as a member of the collaborative care team through person-centered planning, and by promoting the development of natural supports and opportunities for inclusion; enabling clients to live, work, play and participate in all aspects of life to their potential.
For information about funding incentives for nurses, our enhanced employee referral program, housing, orientation and other employment-related information please follow this link to our employment web page. https://www.waypointcentre.ca/get-involved/join-our-team
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Participating with the collaborative care team in developing, coordinating, implementing and evaluating, individualized client care plans and treatment strategies, to meet client goals through the developmental bio-psychosocial model of care; participating in discussions/plan of care meetings/conferences concerning the client’s status/progress/care/treatment; exchanging information, documenting according to Waypoint standards on a variety of electronic platforms e.g. client clinical record, Spirit incident reporting system.
- Participating in the implementation of positive behavioural support plans.
- Providing direct client care under the supervision and direction of nursing staff, e.g. observation of medically stable clients on 1:1, care of clients in restraints when the outcomes are predictable, escorting clients within the campus/on grounds and into the community; taking vital signs of the medically stable client, i.e., Blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature (tympanic); performing behavioural observations and assessments.
- Performing and documenting observations and assessments of client changes in health and behavioral status, side effects of medications and the potential need of medications, and reporting concerns to nursing staff and/or the clinical team.
- Facilitating and promoting the development of skills of everyday life and acceptable social behaviour by developing and implementing a personalized teaching plan to support individuals, creating and leading opportunities for inclusion and participation in therapeutic and leisure programs, community activities through instructing, supportive counselling and assisting clients in personal care, hygiene, life and social skills.
- Providing a safe, therapeutic environment for clients and co-workers, including the provision of crisis prevention intervention (CPI); applying mechanical restraints and protective devices under supervision of the Registered Nurse.
- Collaborating with community support/agency staff to assist clients in the development of person entered plans to assist the client in identifying and realizing their goals and dreams to support recovery.
- Participating in a controlled multi-sensory stimulation on a 1:1 or group basis adapting the lighting, atmosphere, sounds, and textures to the specific needs of the clients as determined by the Occupational Therapist, documenting and reporting events.
- Supporting client transitional discharge and community reintegration by assessing discharge readiness and developing, implementing, evaluating and modifying interventions in collaboration with the client, collaborative care team, family/community partners.
- Managers have the right to assign additional duties and schedule alternate work locations based on operational requirements.
- Performs all work at all times in compliance with all hospital policies and procedures, legislation (Occupational Health & Safety Act, Fire Code, WHMIS, etc) relevant to health and safety, security and potential risk hazards.
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Developmental Support Worker Diploma from accredited teaching facility (2 year program), required.
- CPI
- Mental Health First Aid
- Professional communication reflective of the values, ethics and principles espoused by this hospital.
- Knowledge of behavior theory and management in the area of developmental services in order to understand and care for intellectually disabled clients with mental health needs to implement behavior modification programs.
- Preference for proficiency in French/English language skills.
- Knowledge of therapeutic communication strategies to engage with clients in a goal-oriented manner.
- Knowledge of teaching applications and methodology related to intellectually disabled clients in order to teach life skills such as personal care, life and social skills.
- Knowledge of basic client care procedures, knowledge of hospital policies and procedures to ensure appropriate care to clients, e.g., crisis intervention techniques, mechanical restraint.
- Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values (Caring, Respect, Accountability, Innovation), and reflects an optimistic and positive attitude
HOW DO I APPLY?
Waypoint employees apply through the Employee Self-Service portal at https://employees.waypointcentre.ca and external applicants apply to Join our Team, Career Opportunities | Waypoint by close of business (5:00 pm)
on September 5, 2025 quoting Job ID WC25-235. Attach your cover letter and resume detailing why you are interested in this opportunity and how you meet the qualifications and key accountabilities specified.
About Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care
Located 150 km from Toronto on the shores of Georgian Bay in historical Penetanguishene, Waypoint is a 301-bed specialty mental health hospital providing an extensive range of acute and longer-term psychiatric inpatient as well as outpatient services.
Waypoint is proud to be an official University of Toronto teaching hospital and academic research centre and has additional academic partnerships with 40 other post secondary institutions, hospitals and organizations.
As the region's only specialty mental health hospital with the province's only maximum secure forensic mental health programs, researchers, clinicians and health care professionals collaborate within our innovative and transforming environment.
Our new campus expansion that includes 200 forensic mental health beds, a new main entrance, auditorium and classrooms, research centre and educational offices, pool and gymnasium opened in May 2014.
The Midland/ Penetanguishene area boasts four-season lifestyle opportunities ranging from outdoor recreation to cultural activities, and combining a small town feel with easy access to many urban amenities.
Developmental Support Worker (FT)
About the role
POSITION TITLE
Developmental Support Worker
SHIFT TYPE
Rotating days, evenings, nights, weekends, & holidays
DEPT/PROGRAM
Bayview Program for Dual Diagnosis
JOB CLASS
Residential Counsellor
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full-Time
RATE OF PAY
$33.65-$36.10 per hour
WORK SCHEDULE
75.00 hours bi-weekly, as per schedule
EMPLOYEE GROUP
OPSEU
POSTING TYPE
Open
POSTING DATE
August 26, 2025
HYBRID ELIGIBLE
No
NUMBER
Multiple opportunities
Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is a 315-bed academic and teaching hospital that provides specialized mental health, addiction and geriatric care. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, we serve some of the most complex and disadvantaged individuals in Ontario and are the sole provider of high-secure forensic mental health services in the province.
The Manager of the Bayview program is currently seeking dedicated Full-Time Developmental Support Workers. The Developmental Support Workers will provide coordinated, safe care and support to intellectually disabled persons with mental health needs i.e. dually diagnosed, as a member of the collaborative care team through person-centered planning, and by promoting the development of natural supports and opportunities for inclusion; enabling clients to live, work, play and participate in all aspects of life to their potential.
For information about funding incentives for nurses, our enhanced employee referral program, housing, orientation and other employment-related information please follow this link to our employment web page. https://www.waypointcentre.ca/get-involved/join-our-team
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Participating with the collaborative care team in developing, coordinating, implementing and evaluating, individualized client care plans and treatment strategies, to meet client goals through the developmental bio-psychosocial model of care; participating in discussions/plan of care meetings/conferences concerning the client’s status/progress/care/treatment; exchanging information, documenting according to Waypoint standards on a variety of electronic platforms e.g. client clinical record, Spirit incident reporting system.
- Participating in the implementation of positive behavioural support plans.
- Providing direct client care under the supervision and direction of nursing staff, e.g. observation of medically stable clients on 1:1, care of clients in restraints when the outcomes are predictable, escorting clients within the campus/on grounds and into the community; taking vital signs of the medically stable client, i.e., Blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature (tympanic); performing behavioural observations and assessments.
- Performing and documenting observations and assessments of client changes in health and behavioral status, side effects of medications and the potential need of medications, and reporting concerns to nursing staff and/or the clinical team.
- Facilitating and promoting the development of skills of everyday life and acceptable social behaviour by developing and implementing a personalized teaching plan to support individuals, creating and leading opportunities for inclusion and participation in therapeutic and leisure programs, community activities through instructing, supportive counselling and assisting clients in personal care, hygiene, life and social skills.
- Providing a safe, therapeutic environment for clients and co-workers, including the provision of crisis prevention intervention (CPI); applying mechanical restraints and protective devices under supervision of the Registered Nurse.
- Collaborating with community support/agency staff to assist clients in the development of person entered plans to assist the client in identifying and realizing their goals and dreams to support recovery.
- Participating in a controlled multi-sensory stimulation on a 1:1 or group basis adapting the lighting, atmosphere, sounds, and textures to the specific needs of the clients as determined by the Occupational Therapist, documenting and reporting events.
- Supporting client transitional discharge and community reintegration by assessing discharge readiness and developing, implementing, evaluating and modifying interventions in collaboration with the client, collaborative care team, family/community partners.
- Managers have the right to assign additional duties and schedule alternate work locations based on operational requirements.
- Performs all work at all times in compliance with all hospital policies and procedures, legislation (Occupational Health & Safety Act, Fire Code, WHMIS, etc) relevant to health and safety, security and potential risk hazards.
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Developmental Support Worker Diploma from accredited teaching facility (2 year program), required.
- CPI
- Mental Health First Aid
- Professional communication reflective of the values, ethics and principles espoused by this hospital.
- Knowledge of behavior theory and management in the area of developmental services in order to understand and care for intellectually disabled clients with mental health needs to implement behavior modification programs.
- Preference for proficiency in French/English language skills.
- Knowledge of therapeutic communication strategies to engage with clients in a goal-oriented manner.
- Knowledge of teaching applications and methodology related to intellectually disabled clients in order to teach life skills such as personal care, life and social skills.
- Knowledge of basic client care procedures, knowledge of hospital policies and procedures to ensure appropriate care to clients, e.g., crisis intervention techniques, mechanical restraint.
- Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values (Caring, Respect, Accountability, Innovation), and reflects an optimistic and positive attitude
HOW DO I APPLY?
Waypoint employees apply through the Employee Self-Service portal at https://employees.waypointcentre.ca and external applicants apply to Join our Team, Career Opportunities | Waypoint by close of business (5:00 pm)
on September 5, 2025 quoting Job ID WC25-235. Attach your cover letter and resume detailing why you are interested in this opportunity and how you meet the qualifications and key accountabilities specified.
About Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care
Located 150 km from Toronto on the shores of Georgian Bay in historical Penetanguishene, Waypoint is a 301-bed specialty mental health hospital providing an extensive range of acute and longer-term psychiatric inpatient as well as outpatient services.
Waypoint is proud to be an official University of Toronto teaching hospital and academic research centre and has additional academic partnerships with 40 other post secondary institutions, hospitals and organizations.
As the region's only specialty mental health hospital with the province's only maximum secure forensic mental health programs, researchers, clinicians and health care professionals collaborate within our innovative and transforming environment.
Our new campus expansion that includes 200 forensic mental health beds, a new main entrance, auditorium and classrooms, research centre and educational offices, pool and gymnasium opened in May 2014.
The Midland/ Penetanguishene area boasts four-season lifestyle opportunities ranging from outdoor recreation to cultural activities, and combining a small town feel with easy access to many urban amenities.