Direct Support Professional - Casual and Part Time

Direct Support Professional - Casual and Part Time

Casual and part time Direct Support positions are a wonderful opportunity to join our team, receive training and develop the skills and experience to move into full time roles. These positions offer the flexibility many people are looking for in a career. We are currently hiring for existing vacancies on our casual and part time teams.

A Casual Direct Support position will work for you if:

• You are available for a minimum of 10 shifts a month (can accept up to 80 hours bi-weekly)
• You are available for a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends
• You want a flexible schedule and can work on short notice

A Part Time Direct Support position will work for you if:

• You prefer a set schedule with guaranteed hours each week (hours based on the position)
• You are available for extra hours (part time staff can work additional hours based on their availability up to 80 hours bi-weekly)
• You are available to work every weekend or every other weekend

Qualifications
(students in second year will be considered based on experience)

• DSW Diploma or DSW Certificate of Apprenticeship
• Safe Management Training, First Aid
• Minimum 1 year related experience
• Experience with complex needs, autism
• Basic computer skills
• Hold and maintain a valid G Class Driver’s Licence, some positions require access to a vehicle
• Current (within 3 months) Criminal Reference with Vulnerable Sector Screening required

Direct Support Professional

Vision, Mission and Core Values

Knowledgeable of and supports:

• the vision, mission and core values of CLO
• the Statement of Rights and the Employee Code of Ethics
• Personal Outcome Measures
• Policies and Procedures

Quality of Support

• Treat people supported with consideration, dignity and respect, use people first language
• Understand Personal Outcome Measures and Person Centered Planning
• Ensure each person receives a high quality of support
• Understand the issues and barriers faced by people supported and work towards improving the quality of supports
• Be resourceful and creative in developing and researching meaningful activities with people supported
• Provide support for personal hygiene and grooming in a respectful and safe manner
• Provide a variety of nutritional options based on personal and cultural choices
• Ensure actions promote rights, responsibilities, independence and decision making
• Consistently offer choices and avoid power struggles
• Demonstrate positive role modeling and treat people age appropriately
• Follow all protocols and support plans
• Adhere to all policies, including, but not limited to:
• Abuse Prevention, Identification and Reporting
• Medication Administration
• Intrusive Behaviour Intervention Strategies

Communication and Teamwork

• Communicate in a professional manner
• Verbally report details that are easily understood by others
• Prepare written material that is legible, professional, grammatically correct and objective
• Use a computer to prepare reports, ISPs, emails and access AIMS and Inclusion
• Share relevant information at shift change or with co-workers during a shift
• Exhibit active listening skills, be attentive and responsive and ask clarifying questions
• Develop a professional rapport with people supported, their families and co-workers
• Contribute to a positive work environment, show respect, patience and friendliness towards others, do not engage in gossip
• Actively participate in team meetings, demonstrate openness to new ideas and other points of view, support team members
• Remain calm and productive in stressful situations and demonstrate resilience

Accountability

• Demonstrate an understanding of job role and responsibility
• Take responsibility and assume consequences for own actions
• Maintain confidentiality according to policy
• Follow through on commitments and responsibilities within established timelines, meet deadlines
• Make effective use of time at work, arrive prepared to work
• Be punctual, reliable, work scheduled shifts with minimal absenteeism
• Update manager and accept feedback and direction
• Know the procedure for On-Call and use this support appropriately

Health and Safety/Wellness

• Adhere to health and safety and wellness policies, procedures and programs
• Aware of worker role and…