Developmental service worker
Momentum
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Group home
- Work in employer’s/client’s home
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Provide suicide and crisis intervention
- Resolve conflict situations
- Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
- Assist clients/guests with special needs
- Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
- Evaluate work environments, programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury
- Maintain clean and safe work environment
Supervision
- 1 to 2 people
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- Females
- Males
- Persons with an intellectual disability
- Persons with learning disabilities
- Persons with mental health disabilities
- Persons with physical disabilities
Work experience with special needs students
- Assistance with personal hygiene
Area of work experience
- Reports and records
Area of specialization
- Training and professional development
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Medical exam
- Immunization records
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver’s licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
Weight handling
- Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Judgement
- Client focus
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Team player