TITLE: Direct Support Professional
POSITION STATUS: Full-time (Union)
SCHEDULE: 40 hours a week- Saturday 10 am to 10 pm, Sunday 10 am to 10 pm, Tuesday 3 to 11 pm and Friday 7 am to 3 pm
REPORTS TO: Program Manager
Location: Milton
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Bob Rumball Canadian Centre of Excellence for the Deaf (BRCCED) is a provincial leader in the Deaf community. Our mission is to provide care and opportunities in a communication-rich environment that enhances the quality of life of those we serve. We are a highly motivated, collaborative team on a mission to improve the quality of life for those we serve. We take a person centered approach that aims to support and make a positive difference in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. Our perks include but not limited to robust benefits program (for eligible employees), access to sign language classes, employee rewards & recognition program, comprehensive training and development, internal progression, and an opportunity to give back to the community.
Reporting to the Program Manager, and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, this position is responsible for the day-to-day support of group and individual skill building activities. The Community Participation Support /Day program provides onsite, community or virtual based support to individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (whose primary language is in ASL). The individual participants require a communication rich setting, and may display complex behavioural, mental health and developmental needs.
PRIMARY DUTIES
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Lesson planning to meet goals of client skill building activities, facilitate group and 1-1 activities, track attendance, write progress notes and other related documentation related to program and funder requirements
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Participate in Plan of Care meetings, service reviews, program planning, evaluation, supervision and team meetings
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Ensure that activities and daily QAM requirements are in accordance with agency mission, vision, values, strategic direction and policies to ensure the highest quality of care
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Ensure supportive, safe and predictable environment through following schedule, routine and communication with team
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Implement daily programming activities consistent with Plan of Care goals, track and report on progress
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Support with areas including personal hygiene, meal preparation, meal supervision and support,
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First aid/CPR and Safe Management behavioural descalation techniques as required
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Administer medications consistent with Organization’s policies & procedures
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Promote an evidence-based, person-centred approach to care
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Communication in American Sign Language and respect to Deaf Culture
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Advocate on behalf of individuals and their specific needs/goals, follow up any concerns with managment
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Work collaboratively with team and individual’s service team; dedicating one’s self to excellent service
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Physical activities including, but not limited to, lifting, bending and prolonged standing
QUALIFICATIONS
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DSW Diploma or related college degree or equivalent work acquired experience.
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Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a day program/residential setting with Individuals with developmental disabilities, mental health needs and/or dual diagnosis
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Knowledge and experience working within the Deaf community and proficiency in ASL. Experience with appropriate advocacy skills of marginalized groups or Deaf community
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Previous ABA training and aging population or experience is an asset
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Professionalism and experience working with team members and liaising with families, community service partners, stakeholders
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Demonstrated team work, leadership, creative problem solving abilities with critical thinking skills, is able to adhere to policies and protocols
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Experience supporting nutritional needs and life skills development for Individuals in service
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Familiarity of Developmental Services Ontario and developmental services sector, Quality Assurance Measures
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Excellent communication, literacy, interpersonal skills, and experience in computer literacy (e.g. Words, Excel, Outlook), video conference call (Zoom, MS Teams), online Learning Management Systems (e-learning)
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Knowledge and experience with report writing and data entry
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Current Quality Assurance Measures, Safe Management, Medication Administration, and WHMIS certification and be able to actively participate in all trainings
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Physical capacity and ability to work 1:1 with Individuals with developmental disability
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Valid Ontario Full G Driver’s License and clean driving record (is an asset)
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French language/LSQ (is an asset)
