Direct Support Professional
We Are Hiring!
Cedar Heights is looking for caring, enthusiastic, energetic, and professional individuals to work with children, adolescents and adults within our homes located in (Mono, Orangeville, Tottenham, Stouffville, Markham, Richmond Hill and Stayner). Cedar Heights offers a dynamic workplace in a rapidly growing organization.
On-site/Off-site training is provided. Also made available to all employees are opportunities to participate in various workshops to further develop skills and knowledge on how to better support our clients.
Pay
- $23.00- $26.00 per hour (inclusive of the government wage enhancement) to start
Languages
- Verbal and Written Communication in English is required
- Proficiency in other languages considered an asset
Job Type
- Permanent
- Part- Time Hours
- Full- Time Hours
- Overtime Available (as required)
Shifts and Schedule
- Day Shifts
- Evening Shifts
- Weekend Shifts
- Overnight Shifts
- 8 Hour Shifts
- 10 Hour Shifts
- 12 Hour Shifts
Work Location
- In Person at one of our locations.
- Currently hiring for the following locations in Ontario: Stayner, Mono, Orangeville, Tottenham, Stouffville, Richmond Hill
Positions Available
- Part-Time and Full -Time Hours Available for Day, Evening and Weekend shifts
- Part-Time (Awake) overnight
Benefits
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Extended Health Care (Part- Time and Full- Time Plans)
- Option for Life Insurance, Critical Injury Insurance
- Dental Care
- Vision Care
- Paid Time Off for Full Time Employees
- Paid Training and Certifications
- Permanent Work
- Ongoing Learning and Career Development Opportunities
- Friendly, Inclusive and Supportive Learning Environment
- Flexible Hours/Schedule depending on needs of the organization
Required Education
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field (completed or in progress) Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Child and Youth Worker/ Child and Youth Care, Disability Support Worker or other related fields.
Conditions of Employment
- Possess a post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field (completed or in progress) Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Child and Youth Worker/ Child and Youth Care, Disability Support Worker or other related fields.
- Obtain a Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector (current within 6 months)
- Complete an Employee Medical Test with Hep B, and 2-part TB test
- Provide proof of Immunization record
- Consent to CAS SAFE records check
- Possess $1,000,000 Liability Automobile Insurance
- Possess Valid G Driver's License.
- Have access to a vehicle at work
- Experience is encouraged but not required if related education is complete
- Possess First Aid/ CPR- Level C
**All new staff members are required to explain how they are a trained person and thereby are qualified to work at Cedar Heights. Please describe how your education, past work/ volunteer experience, your Indigenous status or your current education enrollment are directly related to the position you are applying for within the organization.**
- DSW, CYW, SSW, with experience in the field.
- Experience working with children and/ or youth with disabilities.
- Experience with individualized plans.
- Experience with Life/social skills programming.
- Experience with implementing behavioural interventions and programming.
- Experience in Trauma Informed Care.
- Experience managing and responding to crisis situations.
- Experience in medication administration.
- Cooking and cleaning skills.
- Ability to organize, plan, and prioritize work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to set priorities to manage time within deadlines.
- Ability to follow direction and work as a member of a team.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Computer skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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