Full-Time
Developmental Service Worker
Posted on Nov 04
Springboard
Toronto, ON
Personal Suitability
Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Judgement
Type of Community or Social Service
Education or training; Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders); Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance); Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Work Location Information Urban area
Ability to Supervise 16-20 people
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure
Transportation/Travel Information Valid driver's licence
Security and Safety Criminal record check
Target Audience
Culturally diverse groups; Persons with mental health disabilities; Persons with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI); Persons with learning disabilities; Persons with an intellectual disability; Males
Work Setting Group home
Weight Handling Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
Additional Skills
Administrative and office activities; Research techniques; Housekeeping activities; Food preparation
Specific Skills
Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories; Implement life skills workshops; Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services; Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs; Conduct follow-up assessments; Provide suicide and crisis intervention; Resolve conflict situations; Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses; Implement behaviour management programs; Conduct individual and group counselling sessions; Establish registry of special needs support workers; Develop service intervention logic models and outcome measures; Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research; Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community; 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 outings
Experience 2 years to less than 3 years
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
CPR Certificate; Cultural Awareness Training; Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate; Behaviour management Certification; Developmental services worker¿(DSW)¿Training
Education College/CEGEP
Languages English
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