Developmental Support Workers - Specialized Relief , to work as Specialized Resource Relief Coordinator providing quality support to individuals residing in the Treatment Home and Specialized Resource locations. This position provides guidance and direct support as necessary related to activities of daily living, personal care, communication, emotional, physical and mental health, safety, finances, and relationship development to foster independence.

Work a minimum of 24 hours per 4-week posting period, comprised of 12-hour shifts;

Minimum starting rate of pay is $29.74 per hour;

Employer paid confidential EAP program for you and your family members;

Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in Social Services or a closely related field from an acceptable accredited college or a combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Educational focus in Behavioural Sciences, Psychology, Police Foundations, Child and youth Worker, Developmental Services Worker, Social Services Worker, etc.

Registered Behavioural Technician certificate an asset.

Minimum of 1 year recent full-time work experience supporting hard to serve adults with complex care needs in community residential settings;

Experience supporting people with behaviour management techniques is an asset;

Demonstrated ability to respond calmly in crisis situations through various approved verbal de-escalation and physical intervention techniques;

Must be prepared to work flexible hours as required;

Acting as part of support team for individuals supported;





Utilize a personal outcome philosophy-based approach to support individuals in making informed choices that lead to successful attainment of their goals and aspirations;

Providing guidance and direct support in areas identified as necessary related to activities of daily living, personal care, communication, emotional, physical, and mental health, safety, finances, relationship development to foster independence;

Provide quality supports based families on a person's behaviour support plan to meet the physical, medical, and emotional needs of individuals, i.e.: doctor's appointments, medical reviews;

Foster the independence of those supported in the program and actively participate in planning for people supported and their;

Administering medications and documenting medication dispensing in accordance with the Agency's policies and procedures;

Supporting people with their budgeting, banking and purchases as may be requested or required and completing necessary Agency documentation. Demonstrate a clear understanding of standards and ability to apply verbal de-escalation, personal safety and physical intervention and crisis management techniques as outlined in NVCI training;

Demonstrate a explicit understanding to ensure implementation of all safety protocols for each person supported ensuring the health and safety of people supported, staff, visitors, and community;

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability. Applications are encouraged from those who reflect the diversity of our community.

Salary: $29.74 per hour

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