developmental service worker

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Work setting

• Group home

Tasks

• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
• Housekeeping activities
• Resolve conflict situations
• Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
• Implement behaviour management programs
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
• Assist clients / guests with special needs
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
• Manage knowledge
• Offer mentoring

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Developmental services worker (DSW) Training
• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Understanding and managing aggressive behaviour (UMAB) course
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Target audience

• Persons with an intellectual disability
• Persons with learning disabilities

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic mail
• MS Office

Area of work experience

• Community service organization

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Medical exam

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Values and ethics
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player
• Organized

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current field of study?
• What is your current level of study?

Experience

• Experience an asset

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer