Job Description

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIY:

The CPH Direct Support Worker is directly accountable to their CPH Home Supports Leaders and their Home Supports Coordinator and indirectly to the Executive & Associate Director(s). He/she shall be directly accountable for providing high quality support to people, working together with their support team and Home Support Leaders to ensure that goals and objectives are met. Specifically, the Direct Support Worker is responsible to:

Provide direct support in a manner that is consistent with CPH philosophy and personalized support plans. Follow through on team decisions, support plans and directions from their Home Supports Leaders and/or Home Supports Coordinator. Participate in the development, support and delivery of personalized plans for the people they support, including attending meetings as requested. Develop strong, positive relationships with the people they support, their families, co-supports and external agencies involved with the people CPH serves. Participate in Person Centred Planning for people receiving support. Attend training, team meetings, etc... as requested/required Provide assistance to the Home Supports Leader in tasks as assigned. The ability to manage and respond to crisis situations that may arise
The Direct Support Worker reports directly to the Home Supports Leaders. There is approximately 5-10 full-time and part-time positions on the support team. Therefore, a team approach to providing high quality, person centered support is essential.

Good relations must be developed and maintained with the people we support, their network (family, friends, and personal networks), CPH management personnel and other co-supports at CPH. Good external relations must be developed and maintained with CLSD social workers, health care professionals, organizations and community contacts, including employers.

The most important decisions of the CPH Direct Support Worker relate to quality of life and support provided to individuals particularly:

Ensuring the support provided is of high quality, person centered, and in harmony with planning CPH philosophy and Gentle Teaching. Always working towards the individuals overall satisfaction. The support person understands that he/she is coming into the home/life of the people served by CPH. The recognition of this must remain the foremost in our minds. We must therefore respect the wishes in their service provision within the parameters of safety and quality of life. Those parameters must be decided at the team level with the support of the person, the family/personal network, funding bodies and community supports (where available).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Prior experience providing direct "hands on" support with people with intellectual disabilities. Related post-secondary education is an asset. Direct experience with or knowledge and belief in CPH philosophy and Gentle Teaching. Strong organizational and communication skills. Valid Driver's License

(REQUIRED)

Flexible availability

A working knowledge of the following: Crisis Prevention and Intervention techniques Alternative communications Intellectual and/or developmental disability
It is desirable that this position sees the importance of the individually oriented support plans for each person served. This position should also demonstrate both creativity and common sense when serving people.

Full job descriptions will be made available upon request and at the time of offer.

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Pay: From $21.81 per hour

Additional pay:

Overtime pay
Benefits:

Company events Flexible schedule Mileage reimbursement On-site parking Paid time off
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Holidays Monday to Friday Morning shift Night shift Overtime Weekends as needed
Education:

Secondary School (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Criminal Record Check with Vunerable Sector (required) Class 5 Driver's License (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-06-30
Expected start date: 2025-07-02