Developmental Services Worker (Richmond Hill, GA)

Developmental Services Worker

Developmental Service Worker Posted on December 6 2018by Elqueena Support Services (York Region) Job detailsLocationRichmond Hill ON Salary 21.79 hourly for 30 hours (minimum) to 40 hours (maximum) weekly Vacancies1 VacanciesTerms of employmentPermanentStart dateAs soon as possibleEmployment conditions Day Evening Night Weekend Early Morning MorningJob requirementsLanguagesEnglishEducationCollege CEGEPCredentials (certificates licenses memberships courses etc.)First Aid Certificate CPR Certificate Driver license Developmental services worker (DSW)TrainingExperience6 months to less than 1 yearSpecific SkillsAppraise clients needs or eligibility for specific services Assess client s relevant skill strengths and development needs Provide suicide and crisis intervention Resolve conflict situations Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses Implement behaviours management programs Conduct individual and group counselling sessions Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs Assist clients guests with special needs Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients Accompany clients to appointments and social outingsAdditional SkillsResearch techniques Housekeeping activities Food preparationWeight HandlingUp to 13 kg (30 lbs.)Work SettingGroup home or Social serviceTarget AudienceDevelopmentally delayed Persons who are blind visually impaired Persons with physical disabilities Persons with mental health disabilities Persons with learning disabilities Persons with an intellectual disability Persons with Autism Females MalesSecurity and SafetyMedical exam Criminal record check Transportation Travel InformationOwn transportation Own vehicleWork Conditions and Physical CapabilitiesFast-paced environment Work under pressure Physically demandingAbility to Supervise3-4 peopleWork Location InformationWork in employer s client s home Urban areaType of Community or Social ServicePrograms dealing with Autism Spectrum DisorderPersonal SuitabilityEffective interpersonal skills Flexibility Team player Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Client focus Judgement Initiative How to applyIntended job posting audienceAnyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada the employer will not consider your job application.By email tiffany(at)elqueena.comBy telephone 905.597.8354By mail 175 West Beaver Creek Road Unit 8 Richmond Hill ON L4B 3M1