Developmental service worker

Community Living Tillsonburg in Tillsonburg, ON is seeking a self-motivated Developmental service worker. We are looking for a candidate with strong interpersonal skills to start as soon as possible. We are offering a Casual employment - Part time leading to full time opportunity. Required shifts: Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Flexible hours, To be determined.

Job Description

• The candidate must perform administrative and office activities.
• The candidate must assess clients’ relevant skill strengths and development needs.
• The candidate must perform housekeeping activities.
• The candidate must perform food preparation.
• The candidate must resolve conflict situations.
• The candidate must supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses.
• The candidate must liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients.
• The candidate must assist clients/guests with special needs.
• The candidate must accompany clients to appointments and social outings.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must have a College, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 to 2 years.
• A candidate with experience is an asset.
• The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs).
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate should be client-focused.
• The candidate must have excellent written communication skills.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate must show initiative.
• The candidate must be a good team player.

Work Setting

• The candidate must work in a group home to provide care, supervision, and support to residents, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
• The candidate must be able to work in the employer’s or client’s home, be capable of working at varied site locations, and understand that performance progression is reviewed annually.
• The candidate should work in various locations when employees are scattered across different worksites.
• The candidate must work in a social service or charity agency, delivering programs and support that address community needs and promote social welfare.
• The candidate should work in a private residence, office, or work area only open to the public in the ordinary course of business if by individual invitation.

Additional Information

Security and Safety

• The candidate must undergo a criminal record check.
• The candidate must be able to pass a Child Abuse Registry check.
• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
• The candidate must undergo an adult abuse registry check.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have their own vehicle.
• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.

Benefits

• The candidate shall receive benefits in line with the collective agreement contract between the employer and the union representing a bargaining unit.
• The candidate will receive mileage reimbursement.
• The candidate should receive other benefits, such as any accrued compensation or advantage of the executive other than accrued compensation payable on or after termination of employment under a plan, policy, or company program.

How to apply

Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By email

resumes@communitylivingtillsonburg.ca

By mail

96 Tillson Ave
Tillsonburg, ON
N4G 3A1