Direct Support Worker - Oz

IS THIS YOU?

What others like and admire about you:

Calm - Creative - Physically Active - Fast Paced - Enjoy a Challenge - Enjoy the outdoors

Able to wind down and watch a movie - Creative - Patient - Empathetic - Punctual - Reliable

Adaptable - Authentic - Foodie - Sense of Humor - Outgoing - Flexible - Interesting

Ability to Maintain Professional Conduct during crisis -Attentive to detail -Engaging

Ability to Delegate - Confident - Active Listening

What’s Important to you about your work:

It’s Important to me to be Consistent, Reliable & Punctual

I appreciate work environments that are diverse and have clearly defined expectations and boundaries

Some of the most important things to me is to always ensure I am patient, honest, committed and authentic

It is important to me to work in an environment that understands Gentle Teaching Philosophy and recognizes the strengths and talents of others

I thrive in environments that recognize and appreciate the team and support employees to reach their highest potential

I want to make a difference in the lives of people I support

I want to be apart of a team that believes that Failure is not a bad thing. It’s the First Attempt in Learning

I am capable of working alone

We are seeking a Direct Support Worker that resonates with the above profile, as determined by the support needs of the individual. In addition to the above mentioned attributes, the successful candidate will ideally meet the following criteria

• Have previous experience supporting individuals that experience disability alongside mental illness
• Certification in MANDT, PART, ASIST, NVCI, etc. (or a willingness to obtain)
• Knowledge & understanding of supporting people who experience complex needs
• Open &/or Flexible availability
• Knowledge and understanding of Gentle Teaching and Person-Centered Planning
• Strong Interpersonal & Communication Skills
• A good understanding of FASD
• Working Knowledge on how / Ability to support someone who engages in Self-Harm

How You will be supported

The agency upholds an open door policy

Team dynamics are always considered and strong relationships within the team are supported

You will support within a team that has diverse personalities, skills and strengths

The agency offers an EFAP Program, Health, Dental & Wellness benefits, along with paid sick days, personal days and mental health days

Advancement opportunities are always offered internally first

Team Celebrations are scheduled monthly

The agency offers paid in house training opportunities monthly

Debriefing & Critical Incident Debriefing available 24/7

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Salary: From $21.27 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company car
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Saskatchewan Licence (required)

Work Location: In person