Direct Support Professional - Overnight Awake

Description

The Overnight Asleep Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible to support individuals with developmental disabilities to live in a state of dignity, to share in all elements of living in the community and to provide the opportunity to participate fully. These supports shall be provided in a manner that promotes the care, welfare, safety and security of the supported individuals.

The Overnight Asleep DSP follows and implements Individual Support Plans during the individuals waking hours, and deals with any nighttime issues with reference to the plans in place. This roll is in line with Reena’s philosophy of community integration, mandate and mission and living within a Judaic framework, and will adhere to the Reena’s policies and procedures at all times.

Reena is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work. We believe that diverse perspectives are essential for addressing complex social challenges effectively. We actively engage with individuals and communities from different backgrounds and experiences to ensure our programs and initiatives are inclusive and accessible to all. By embracing diversity, we strengthen our mission and create a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.

Key Responsibilities

General

• Provides support and education to individuals in all areas of faith, health, safety, activities of daily living, personal hygiene, mobility, medical needs
• Implements the Individual Support Plan (ISP) in conjunction with the individual and their team; assists the individual to attain the goals as stated in their ISP
• Delegates routine tasks to others where appropriate
• Discusses necessary information with the Direct Support Supervisor and co-workers at the beginning and conclusion of scheduled shifts as well as maintains communication and cooperates with team members during shifts and at team meetings.
• Provides supports based on the person’s needs and desires as per Individual Support Plan.
• Housekeeping and maintenance, as per direction of the Direct Support Supervisor.
• Crisis management during night time.
• Enhances self-determination through :
• imparting full information and options available;
• support to follow through on personal decisions;
• providing information on personal rights, how to exercise rights and the resulting responsibilities and;
• providing information on health related matters;
• Encourages personal growth and learning from life’s experiences and opportunities.
• Enhances public awareness through respectful and dignified interactions.
• Ensures human rights are upheld.
• Presents as a positive and professional role model to individuals.
• Educates persons with a developmental disability regarding their responsibilities in maintaining respect.
• Maintains individuals’ confidentiality.
• Develops supports by determining and prioritizing needs and ensures that guidelines are developed and followed through.
• Takes personal responsibility for resolving service issues.
• Responds to problems promptly

Life Skills Development

Interpersonal Skills and Communication Development

Shifts Available

Qualifications

Please note all interested candidate will need to comply to the mandatory Vaccination Policy thereafter (i.e. boosters, as applicable); Reena will comply with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and accommodate staff, that for bona fide human rights protected reasons are unable to be vaccinated, based on providing supporting documentation that substantiates this requirement.

Reena is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources.

Reena is a non-profit organization that promotes dignity, individuality, independence, personal growth and community inclusion for people with diverse abilities within a framework of Jewish culture and values.

Reena was established in 1973 by parents of children with developmental disabilities as a practical alternative to institutions. In 1977, Reena began receiving funding from the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services and since that time has grown to provide support for hundreds of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Reena offers a variety of services including : residential support, respite programs, counselling, therapy and advocacy.