Job Description

Community Living Association (Lanark County), is a charity supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities to enable and assist them to live a quality life in their community with dignity and respect.

Our Vision

All Individuals regardless of abilities are treated with respect and dignity, have opportunities for personal development to fulfill their dreams and participate fully in their community.

The Direct Support Facilitator is responsible to help develop and implement Person Centred Programs for individuals living within our residential group homes.

PERKS

Inclusive and supportive teams

Welfare benefits for permanent employees

Professional development

Employee and Family Assistance Program for permanent employees

Recognition Program - we recognize those who raise the bar and demonstrate exemplary performance

RESPONSIBILITES

In general, the role of the Direct Support Facilitator (DSF) is to support the participation of people with disabilities with life/living skills and in community-based activities of their own choosing. Further, the DSF supports Individuals who live in the community, in residential supported or enhanced supported independent living environments. This support is operationalized through hands-on assistance to people with activities and routines that have been secured, organized, and established by the Team Lead/Direct Support Professional. The DSF carries out his/her responsibilities under the supervision of their Team Lead or Manager. Functioning as an integral part of staff team, the DSF provides a key support role to the Manager/Team Lead/Direct Support Professional position. It is recognized that most supports would be provided in the homes of persons served, as well as in the community.

SKILLS

oDemonstrate a person-centered philosophy and commitment to agency mission.

oAbility to resolve conflicts and solve problems in a professional manner.

oAbility to work independently and within a team environment

oDemonstrate commitment to continuing education and learning

oMust be computer literate, proficient in electronic mail and in other computer-based tools as required.

oExcellent written and oral communication skills

oAbility to advocate on behalf of persons served.

REQUIREMENTS

Two-year College Diploma in Developmental Services Worker, Social Services Worker or another related post-secondary training program, and/or previous related experience

Satisfactory Criminal Records Check for the Vulnerable Sector

Valid G or G2 Driver's License and satisfactory Driver's Abstract

Certification in First Aid/CPR Level C and Crisis Prevention Intervention (within six months of hire)

Effective communication skills (oral, written, and listening)

Strong team player

Thorough knowledge of developmental services/mental health

Understanding of the application of Behaviour Management

Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and ethical standards

Computer proficiency in Microsoft Outlook Suite (Work, Outlook)

Ability to be flexible and work independently

Ability to perform two-person lifts with another employee

Other Titles for the role:

Developmental Services Worker, Residential Worker, Direct Care Worker

Job Type: Casual

Pay: From $29.88 per hour

Application question(s):

Can you reliably commute to Almonte, Carleton Place or Smiths Falls? Do you have a valid G or G2 Ontario driver's license and clear driver's abstract?
Work Location: In person