developmental service worker

Work setting

• Group home
• Work in employer's / client's home
• Private residence

Tasks

• Provide suicide and crisis intervention
• Resolve conflict situations
• Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
• Assist clients / guests with special needs
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
• Evaluate work environments, programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury
• Maintain clean and safe work environment

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Work experience with special needs students

• Assistance with personal hygiene

Area of work experience

• Reports and records

Area of specialization

• Training and professional development

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Medical exam
• Immunization records

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently a student?

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement