Direct Support Specialist - Saint John, Canada - CBI Health

CBI Health

Verified Company

Saint John, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Direct Support Specialist - Fredericton, New Brunswick.

Schedule Options:
1.

8:00am to 4:00pm and 4:00pm to 12:00am
2.

7:00am to 3:00pm and 3:00pm to 11:00pm

CBI Health is Canada's largest provider of integrated community healthcare. For over 45 years, we have remained totally committed to improving the health and enriching the lives of Canadians.

Our Specialized Community Services division offers great career opportunities to work with individuals in your community that have intellectual and developmental disabilities.

What CBI offers to you?

Regularly scheduled hours
Days, Evenings and/or Overnight shifts. Some weekend work required for all positions
Paid orientation and onboarding

Competitive wages

Starting at $23.00/hr
Non Violent Crisis Intervention Certification
Benefits including comprehensive Medical & Dental when working 25+ hours weekly
Ongoing paid education and training
Opportunities for career progression
Supportive and collaborative interdisciplinary team environment

As a Direct Support Specialist, you will be:

Supporting clients with community involvement and independence to optimize the individual's quality of life
Assisting and teaching daily living activities, and life skills to promote the selfesteem and wellbeing
Daily documentation and reporting
Medication Administration (as delegated)
Managing challenging behaviors and situations using CPI knowledge and principles
Supporting clients with varied level of personal care (e.g. handoverhand, full support, etc.)
Assisting with household activities and chores
Other responsibilities as assigned

Does this describe you?

You MUST have a Certificate or Diploma in one or more of the following:
Child and Youth Worker, Human Services Worker, Social Sciences, Education, Community Support Worker (CSW), Behavioural Sciences ( ABA, Instructor Therapist, Registered Behaviour Technician, Autism Support Worker), Police Foundations, Nursing (2 or 4 year program)
Previous community experience such as mental health, youth and adults with challenging behaviour would be considered an asset
Comfortable working with clients that have a variety of diagnoses such as ADHD, ODD, RAD, Autism Spectrum, etc.
Current CPR and First Aid Certificate or willing to recertify within 3 months
Provide a Clear and current Criminal Record, and Vulnerable Sector Screening
Thrive in a collaborative team environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proven interpersonal and organizational skills

Join us at CBI Health - where working together makes great things happen.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and CBI Policies on Accommodation, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of our hiring process. Please inform your recruiter if you have any accommodation requests._