Direct Support Professional FT

at  The Bob Rumball Centre

TITLE: Direct Support Professional
POSITION STATUS: Full time - Permanent (Union)
SCHEDULE: 41 hours per week - Monday to Friday 3pm - 11pm
REPORTS TO: Program Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Program Manager, and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, this position is responsible for the day-to-day supervision, monitoring and delivery of service. The Milton program provides intensive community based support to individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, require a community rich setting, and who may display complex behavioural, mental health and developmental needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• DSW Diploma or related college degree or equivalent work acquired experience
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a residential setting with Consumers with developmental disabilities, mental health needs and/or dual diagnosis
• Knowledge and experience working within the deaf community and fluency in ASL
• Certificate as a Registered Behaviour Technician an asset
• Previous ABA training and/or experience preferred
• Knowledge and experience working with clinical professionals as it relates to mental health and/or behavioural needs
• Demonstrated leadership, creative problem solving abilities; good judgement and critical thinker
• Advocates for and with the Individuals and deaf community at all times.
• Experience managing nutritional needs of clients
• Direct knowledge and experience working with individuals diagnosed with Autism Knowledge and/or experience using augmented communication tools
• Demonstrated knowledge of DSO and developmental services sector
• Excellent communication, literacy, interpersonal skills, and experience in computer literacy (e.g. Words, Excel, Outlook)
• Knowledge and experience with report writing and data entry and experience managing nutritional needs of clients
• Current Quality Assurance Measures, Safe Management, Medication Administration, and WHMIS certification and be able to actively participate in all trainings
• Innovation, initiative and integrity
• Physical capacity and ability to work 1:1 with clients with developmental disability
• Valid Ontario Full G Driver’s License and clean driving record
• French language/LSQ an asset
  Interested candidates please email resume to: Human Resources at careers@bobrumball.org or fax to 416.449.8881

• Lead and/ or participate in treatment planning, service reviews, plan of care, program planning and evaluation meetings
• Ensure that activities and daily support approaches are in accordance with agency mission, vision, values, strategic direction and policies with a goal of ensuring the highest quality of care
• Ensure supportive, safe and predictable environment through the establishment of routines, limits and daily living skills
• Implement daily programming activities consistent with ISP/PDP goals, track and report on progress
• Participate in activities of day to day residential care including personal hygiene routines, daily activity schedule, operational duties and administrative duties
• Effective management of caseload requirements and agency reporting expectations through data collection, trend analysis, client profile maintenance and documentation
• Document, track and analyze data reporting findings to the Behavioral Therapist and Program Manager
• Implement strategies targeted to reduce behaviour, track and report progress
• Consistently comply with clinical and program plans including daily activity schedule
• Administer medications consistent with Organization’s policies & procedures
• Promote an evidence-based, best practice approach to care
• Advocate on behalf of individuals and their specific needs/goals
• Work collaboratively with team and individual’s service team; dedicating one’s self to excellent service
• Physical activities including, but not limited to, lifting, bending and prolonged standing
• Varying schedule including days, evenings and occasional weekends