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- Employment type
- Part-time
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Minimum education
- High school
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 24 hours per week
Job summary
Direct support professionals assist individuals with developmental disabilities in their daily living activities to promote full citizenship and independence. They work collaboratively with families and community partners to foster growth and meaningful relationships.
Job details
• Position 1: 24 hours per week working: Week 1: Monday- 7:00am-3:00pm, Friday and Saturday-11:00pm-7:00am (night awakes) Week 2: Thursday-7:00am-3:00pm, Friday and Saturday- 11:00pm-7:00am (night awakes) • Position 2: 20hrs per week, working: Week 1 – Sun 1pm-8pm, Thurs-Fri 2pm-8pm Week 2 – Mon-Tues 2pm-8pm, Sat 12pm-8pm A valid Full Class 5 or Novice 2 driver's license is required. There is no public transportation to Warman. Direct Support Professional employees build communities that value the contributions of people who experience developmental disabilities. They assist with activities of daily living, working collaboratively with families, advocates, friends, and community partners in order to promote full citizenship and enhance relationships. Recognizing people’s right to self-determination, and valuing their unique gifts while encouraging continuous growth and development is only a part of what makes this a rewarding career. Visit Developmental Service Workforce Initiative [https://dscorecomp.com/] to learn more about the core competencies that characterize the work of direct support professionals. Why Should You Apply? * Flexible schedules and various locations * Employee Assistance Plan, comprehensive benefits package * Tuition reimbursement, career development and training opportunities * Competitive wages * Yearly wage increase up to 5 years Requirements: * Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check * A valid Sask. Full Class 5 or Sask. Novice 2 driver's license and access to reliable transportation * Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract Preferred: * 3-6 Months Experience (volunteer or employment) * Developmental Services Worker, Child and Youth Worker, or post-secondary education in a related field Working Conditions: * This location supports service users who smoke and/or vape * May involve driving/travel within the local community with people supported as passengers Next steps in our process: * A link will be sent to complete a short survey * Personal link to a video interview within 48hrs, references requested * Invitation to a realistic job preview and meeting with hiring manager Karis Disability Services seeks to hire a workforce that represents the diversity of the communities where we serve. We are committed to promoting communities of belonging where Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour feel valued, respected, represented, and heard. We encourage applications from qualified candidates from members of groups with historical or current barriers to equity. We seek to provide accessibility through all stages of the hiring process for all applicants with disabilities consistent with our Accessibility Policies. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.
What you’ll do
Direct support professionals assist individuals with developmental disabilities in their daily living activities to promote full citizenship and independence. They work collaboratively with families and community partners to foster growth and meaningful relationships.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a valid Class 5 or Novice 2 driver's license and have access to reliable transportation. A satisfactory vulnerable sector police check and driver's abstract are mandatory for employment.
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Tuition reimbursement
- Career development
- Training opportunities
- Competitive wages
Listed skills
- Collaboration · Preferred
- crisis intervention · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Direct support
- Developmental disabilities support
- Activities of daily living assistance
- Community building
- Collaboration
- Self-determination advocacy
- Driving
- Crisis intervention
- Higher Education
- Advocacy
- Valid Driver's License
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Activities Of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Developmental Disabilities
Job areas
- Social Services
- Healthcare
- Direct Support Professional
- Home Health Aide
- Home-based Personal Care Workers
- Home Health Aides
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides
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