OVERVIEW

The Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Intensive Support DSP plays a key role in helping adults live as independently as possible in their own homes. Guided by each person’s individualized plan and the DSP supports individuals in building and maintaining a fulfilling lifestyle both at home and in the community.

Support focuses on:

• Minimizing restrictions and promoting meaningful participation.
• Supporting individuals to make their own life choices.
• Assisting in building fulfilling careers and lifestyles; and
• Ensuring personal safety and security.

At Community Living Ajax, Pickering and Whitby (CLAPW), all employees—regardless of role—are expected to uphold this mission in their daily work.

JOB SUMMARY:

· Support one individual with a dual diagnosis (developmental disability and mental health disorder and/or challenging behaviour) in their own apartment.
· Provide a home-like environment for supported individual, ensuring that their rights are maintained and respected.
· Facilitate the development of skills in everyday life and support the promotion and maintenance of health and well-being of the individual in service.
· Assist supported individual in obtaining services in the community including accompanying them to medical and other professional appointments.
· Provide training designed to meet the needs identified through the Person Directed Planning process.
· Perform various administrative duties (i.e., financial, health & safety, medication, property inspections, progress reports) as required.
· Participate in the assessment process, collect behavioural data, and implement treatment plans established by the
· multidisciplinary treatment team.
· Provide a safe environment for the individual by ensuring that policies and procedures adhered to as
specified and required.
· Provide transportation to various approved activities using Agency vehicle or with compensated mileage.
· Attend team meetings and training events.
· Promote a positive image of CLAPW within the community.
· Participate in community assessments and community-based treatment as needed.
· Perform lifts and transfers and use of Hoyer
· Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Commitment to the equal citizenship and the inclusion of all citizens in our society.
· Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of the Association.
· Ability to engage and support the individual based on the Bio-Psycho-Social and person cantered approaches.
· Maturity and flexibility, good personal judgement in dealing with people.
· Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.
· Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
· Ability to work independently and initiate new programs.
· Ability to work under pressure and demonstrate experience in dealing with emergency and crisis situations.
· Knowledge of developmental disabilities, dual diagnosis, behavioural interventions, medications, and medical resources.
· Valid certificate and demonstrated proficiency in First-Aid, CPR and Safe Management.
· Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
· Availability for shift work, may include occasional weekends.
· Physical ability to perform lifts and transfers.
· Demonstrate regular attendance at work.
· Ability to manage intense and aggressive behaviours in a calm but firm manner.
· Valid driver’s license in good standing

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:

· Minimum 3 years’ experience in a social service organization supporting the inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities in the community.
· Experience in supporting adults with complex needs, dual diagnosis, and high behavioural needs in home and the community.
· Experience working with families, advocates, other services, and community leaders.
· Experience in working as a part of a multidisciplinary team.

Please refer the Job description for details