Community Participation Supports – Direct Support Professional

Beamsville, ON

APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 4, 2025

POSITION:  Community Participation Supports – Direct Support Professional

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-Time, Permanent

HOUR(S) - ROTATION(S): 3 Positions varying in hours up to 35 hours/week.                              

NATURE OF POSITION:

Community Participation Supports provides personalized support to adults with diverse abilities. It operates out of two community locations and is under the supervision of the Community Participation Services Manager. The hours of operation are generally Monday through Friday, and may include some evening or weekend shifts. Training to provide support in 24-hour care sites will be provided, and if necessary staff may be temporarily assigned to provide support as necessary.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a Primary Direct Support Professional, your main responsibility is to provide physical and emotional support to 1 to 3 participants.  The role involves ensuring the safety of the participants and actively involving them in community activities and opportunities that align with their interests and goals. The ideal candidate for this position will strive to create a nurturing and welcoming environment that fosters inclusivity and support for all participants. They will prioritize the individual needs and goals of each participant to ensure that they have a fulfilling and enriching experience.

Case Management and Team Responsibilities:

• Assist with task assignments and contextual work explanation under the direction of the Team Lead.
• Aid individuals in financial matters such as annual budget planning and tax preparation.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of Individual Support Plans (ISP) and Person-Centered Plans (PCP).
• Facilitate medication setup and reconciliation on a weekly basis.
• Conduct home inspections and ensure compliance with regulations and agency policies.

Client Service:

• Foster client-centered approaches to encourage skill development, self-determination, and community inclusion.
• Provide personal care with respect for individual dignity and preferences.
• Implement program activities and goals while networking within the community for inclusion opportunities.

Communication:

• Maintain clear and effective communication with stakeholders through various formats.
• Provide positive feedback to clients, supervisors, and external parties.
• Ensure accurate documentation and reporting in compliance with regulatory requirements.

Teamwork:

• Collaborate respectfully with colleagues and contribute to a positive workplace environment.
• Participate in team meetings and share information for consistency of care.

Quality and Standards of Performance:

• Ensure safety, security, and wellness of clients and colleagues.
• Adhere to all applicable legislation and contribute to identifying areas for improvement.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Advocating for Others (Level 3) – Calculates impact of actions or words;
• Collaboration (Level 3) – Encourages others;
• Creative Problem Solving & Decision Making (Level 3) – Understands and acts on basic relationships;
• Fostering Independence in Others (Level 3) – Delegates;
• Initiative (Level 3) - Thinks and plans ahead;
• Interpersonal Relations & Respect (Level 3) – Effectively uses empathy;
• Resilience (Level 4) – Delivers results with a high level of consistency over a long period of time.
• Threshold Competencies: Flexibility; Values and Ethics; Self-Control; and Service Orientation.

Job Requirements:

• Frequent bending, twisting and pushing
• Valid Standard First Aid & Level C CPR 
• Non Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) Training
• The candidate must have received, at minimum, a high school diploma
• A valid ‘G’ driver’s license
• Must be able to obtain a clean 3 Year Drivers Abstract
• Must be reliable, flexible and able to work independently as well as in a team
• Fluency in French is considered a strong asset

Thank you for your interest in this current vacancy. Only selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.

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