Direct Support Specialist - Toronto, Canada - CBI Health

CBI Health

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Location - Toronto

Shifts availability:

Option 1. Tuesday to Saturday - 6:00am to 2:00pm OR 2:00pm to 10:00pm OR 3:00pm to 11:00pm

Option 2. Sunday to Thursday - 6:00am to 2:00pm OR 2:00pm to 10:00pm OR 3:00pm to 11:00pm

Option 3:
Rotation

Week 1:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday - 8:00am to 8:00pm

Week 2:
Monday, Thursday, Friday - 8:00am to 8:00pm

Option 4. Rotation

Week 1:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday - 7:00pm to 7:00am

Week 2:
Monday, Thursday, Friday - 7:00pm to 7:00am

What CBI Health offers you

Regularly scheduled hours of either
Days and/or Afternoon shifts. Weekend work required for all positions (either every other weekend or one weekend day)

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Competitive wages (Pay rate is $20.

50 per hour):

This position is also eligible for an additional $3 government wage enhancement that will be added and paid out on all hours worked by the Direct Support Specialist
Benefits including comprehensive Medical & Dental when working 25+ hours weekly
CPI Advanced certification
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Opportunity for career advancement
Comprehensive support and training by ABA team on BSP's

As a Direct Support Specialist, you will provide quality person-centered support to youth and adults using Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)-based interventions in the home, the community under the supervision of a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst (BCBA) and Clinical and Operational Manager.

You will receive a comprehensive orientation including Advanced CPI Training and ongoing supervision.

Take an inside look at what you'll do each day

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

What you need to be successful
To take on the role of Direct Support Specialist, you must have:

Certificate from a related field such as Diploma in Behavior Science, Developmental Service Worker (DSW), Child and Youth Worker, Degree or Diploma from a Human Services related program. Consideration of Personal Support Worker certificate with relevant experience.
Current CPR and First Aid Certificate
Clear Criminal record check with Vulnerable Sector Screening dated within the last 3 months
Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle required
Driver's Abstract (3year Uncertified) dated within the last 3 months
Collaborative with an interdisciplinary team including family members
Good oral and written communication skills
Proven interpersonal and organizational skills
Previous community experience working with youth with developmental disabilities, challenging behavior would be considered an asset

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._

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