Direct Support Professional

Overview

Cedar Heights is hiring a Direct Support Professional to work with children, adolescents and adults within our homes located in Mono, Orangeville, Tottenham, Stouffville, Markham, Richmond Hill and Stayner. Cedar Heights offers a dynamic workplace in a rapidly growing organization. We specialize in working with complex care clients diagnosed with neurodiversions such as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Direct Support Professionals provide individuals with high levels of support and supervision in all areas of daily living including education, behaviour supports, community involvement and recreation.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site, client-centered programming and assist residents with Life Skills Training, Personal and Self-Help Training, Arts & Crafts, Recreation and Leisure, and Educational Programs in various subject areas. Support community integration and advocate for clients within and outside the agency.
• Create and implement therapeutic programming with an emphasis on life skills and personal development; participate in the agency\'s training and workshops.
• Overnight (awake) Direct Support Professional responsibilities include hygiene support, daily living support, cleaning, food preparation, room safety checks, and some clerical duties.

Requirements & Qualifications

Work Details

Benefits & Additional Info

Application & Notes

All new staff members are expected to explain how they are trained and qualified to work at Cedar Heights, describing how education, past work / volunteer experience, Indigenous status, or current education enrollment relates to the position. Please include your resume and a cover letter outlining accomplishments and suitability for this position. Experience is preferred. We thank all candidates applying; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please check your email inbox (spam / junk too) for interview invitations.

Important : This job posting is not inclusive of all duties and tasks that may be asked of the employee. Duties and responsibilities may be changed from time to time and the Direct Support Professional may be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisors and / or directors to meet ongoing needs of the agency.

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