2024-026 Community Participation Support Assistant

at  Developmental Services of Leeds and Grenville

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 2 year Community College diploma, preferably BST, DSW, CYW
• 1 year practical experience with individuals who have a developmental disability in a community setting
• Knowledge and understanding of the needs and best practice service standards for persons with developmental disabilities
• Understanding of the impact of a developmental disability on the individual and family
• Good interpersonal skills, personal maturity and the ability to be a positive role model
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• CPR and First Aid training
• Certification in non-violent crisis intervention (CPI)
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The position of Community Participation Support Assistant (Passport) is responsible for supporting individuals to participate in activities of their choice by fostering opportunities for inclusion and participation. The position is also responsible to ensure that they work within the team to ensure that the support that is provided is consistent within the individuals support plan.

4. PARTICIPATES IN OTHER RELATED DUTIES INCLUDING:

• Administering medication that comes in the original packaging and is properly labeled

THE FOREGOING JOB DESCRIPTION REFLECTS THE GENERAL DUTIES NECESSARY TO DESCRIBE THE PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB IDENTIFIED, AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED TO BE ALL OF THE WORK REQUIREMENTS THAT MAY BE INHERENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION.

Developmental Services of Leeds and Grenville is committed to providing a recruitment and selection process that is both inclusive and free from barriers. DSLG welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request, and will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
Applicants are required, in advance, to make any accommodation request known to Human Resources by contacting the department at 1-613-345-1290 extension 177 or using the Bell Relay Service. Human Resources will strive to provide reasonable and appropriate accommodation for all applicants during the recruitment and selection process, which will ensure the process is conducted in a fair and equitable manner.
Status: Permanent Full-time
Hours of work: 72 hours bi-weekly
2022 Salary: $29.76/hourly - $32.74/hourly
Location: Brockville, Leeds Grenvill