Direct Support Professional

at  Community Living Algoma

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma in Human Services with two years direct support experience in a community-based setting, or the equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
• Valid first aid Level C Certificate

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support, within a team environment, people with an intellectual disability, potentially with co-existing mental health concerns to achieve their personal goals, facilitate relationships, skills and social roles, which promote the person’s effective participation in the typical and valued life of the community.
• Liaison with community groups, employers and others in the community to promote the participation of citizens with an intellectual disability.
• Facilitates the development of support networks for each person supported and promotes the involvement of family, friends and community members in the person’s life.
• Support people supported to develop decision-making skills and to exercise choice, develop skills and assume social roles, participate in the cultural, spiritual, recreational, leisure, educational and employment activities and affairs of the community typically engaged in by all of its citizens. (this includes, but is not limited to attending spiritual events such as church service, community sponsored events, bingo, swimming, shopping,)
• Utilize Personal Outcomes Measures to identify outcomes for each person supported. Implement support plans and individualized supports to achieve outcomes,

Play a key role in the motivational process to help people in living their best lives as a valued member of the community.

• Understand, and support, the importance of each person’s rights to privacy, individuality and independent choices.
• Recognize and nurture the steps to facilitate, develop and enhance meaningful relationships with their friends, families and neighbours.
• Work in a team environment that values advocacy, respect, & accountabilit