Careers

Part-time Direct Support Professional Positions Available

We want you to join our team!

If you are looking for a rewarding career opportunity, look at us: Community Living Atikokan has been providing support services to individuals living with developmental disabilities for nearly 50 years.

As a part-time employee, you will provide opportunities for the person(s) supported to experience growth, quality of life, inclusion and equality within the community to their fullest potential, focusing on deepening his/her relationships, achieving a sense of health and well-being, providing opportunities to have fun in ordinary community places, helping to recognize their own personal power while learning valuable skills, and by identifying positive and socially acceptable methods to meeting a person’s needs.

Position: Part-Time Direct Support Professional
Program: Any of the programs offered by Community Living Atikokan
Reports to: Support Services Manager or Community Services & Innovation Manager (depending on program)

Position Summary:

The part-time Direct Support Professional reports directly to the Support Services
Supervisor.
The Direct Support Professional provides care and support to adults who have a
developmental disability or dual-diagnosis.
The Direct Support Professional will provide opportunities for the person(s)
supported to experience growth, quality of life, inclusion and equality within the
community to their fullest potential, focusing on deepening his/her relationships,
achieving a sense of health and well-being, providing opportunities to have fun in
ordinary community places, helping to recognize their own personal power while
learning valuable skills, and by identifying positive and socially acceptable
methods to meeting a person’s needs.

Qualifications:

A degree or diploma in the field of developmental or social services is preferred.
Experience in the field of developmental services is essential.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written are essential.
Proficiency with MS Word and Excel are necessary.
A valid Ontario driver’s license and the maintenance of an acceptable driving
record are required.
Employees must be in good physical condition as the position requires active
participation in daily activities, and operation of assistance devices.
Must possess and submit a clean reference history
Must have the ability to work in an unsupervised setting at times, and be able to
accurately report on the shifts events
Experience in a team environment is essential.
This is a unionized position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under direction of the manager and as a team member, implements program
supports and services to achieve the personal goals of individuals.
Promotes and demonstrates the Vision and Mission of the organization within the
workplace and the community.
Exemplifies the values of the organization and demonstrates a respectful and
professional attitude.
Serves as a role model to others by demonstrating a respectful and positive
attitude towards individuals with developmental disabilities.
Participates in organization and program meetings as required, and actively
participates where appropriate.
Keeps up to date with trends and best practices in the field of developmental
disabilities.

Policies & Procedures:

Adheres to all organization Policy and Procedures
Annually reviews and signs off on all organization policy and procedures
Adheres to all Health and Safety procedures

Health & Safety:

Every worker must protect his or her health and safety by following the law and the CLA
safe work practices and procedures. All parties are expected to consider health and safety
in every activity. Commitment to health and safety must form an essential part of this
organization from the Board of Directors to the workers. Each worker will:

Work in compliance with the Act and Regulations
Work in compliance with the CLA health and safety policies and procedures
Annually review and sign off on health and safety policies and procedures
Advise the supervisor of any health and safety concerns
Maintain a current First Aid certificate, Crisis Prevention Intervention certificate,
and WHMIS certificate.
Adheres to CLA’s Safe Return To Work policies and procedures
Use or wear any equipment, protective devices, or clothing required by the
employer
Not remove or make ineffective any protective device required by the employer
Not behave in any manner which presents a hazard or potential hazard to any
individual of the Association
Report any known violations of the Act or Regulations to the supervisor or JHS
Certified Representative
Remain pro-active about health & safety

Administrative Duties:

Ensures reports are thorough, professional, timely and follows format
Ensures all necessary files and accurate documentation are completed as per
program requirements such as daily logs, Program reports, medical reports,
incident Reports, case conference reports, monthly progress reports, databases.
Works cooperatively as a staff team member to ensure consistency of service
delivery in all CLA Programs
Is aware of, follows up, and reports to the supervisor all discrepancies relating to
fire, health and safety regulations and procedures.
Keeps office area clean, organized, and presentable, and attends to all filing and
office procedures as assigned
Corresponds with Member’s advocates as directed
Keeps detailed accurate records of Member’s expenditures and bank records
Submits receipts of any Program purchases, and remains within budget allotments
as per management directives
Reads all relevant documentation and reports, and is familiar with Member’s files
and records.
Ensures and promotes confidentiality
Any other duties as assigned.

Public Relations:

Participates in pertinent community-awareness-projects as required
Promotes positive public awareness of organization goals and objectives, and
Programs
Establishes and maintains liaison with all other community related programs

Personal Development:

Attends all pertinent workshops as requested by management
Self-educates and maintains knowledge of medical and cognitive advances
pertaining to the field of developmental disabilities or related issues
Remains knowledgeable with available literature and educational programs,
relevant to the Member’s and particular developmental conditions.
Maintains skills in augmentative communication e.g. sign language, pictographs
Sets personal goals to learn about ‘positive approaches’, resulting in an
understanding that difficult behaviors result from unmet needs and that
meaningful relationships, a sense of safety and well-being, personal power, value
and self-worth, and having something meaningful to look forward to, are
necessary to all individuals and are vital to providing successful support.

Program Duties:

Encourages, maintains and promotes Member’s skills and abilities in all areas of
their lives
Guides and motivates Member’sto develop their self-help and social skills to each
person’s full potential
Encourages Member’s to work or seek employment in keeping with individual
skills and abilities
Provides positive atmosphere for growth and progress
Promotes positive work habits, diligence, punctuality, and relationships
Provides suitable role modeling behaviour to all Member’s, in all situations,
including personal appearance and behavioral skills.
Ensures Member’s are groomed and styled according to age appropriateness,
particular social settings, current styles/fads/fashions, while respecting individual
choice and preference
Ensures all personal care is performed with dignity, privacy and respect in mind.
Establishes a trusting and cooperative working relationship with all Members by
relating to them as adults and equals; encouraging independence and
normalization and allowing “dignity of risk” while offering support and assistance
as required.
Initiates leisure time activities by identifying needs, interests, and aspirations,
while encouraging and nurturing outside friendships and peer interaction
Assists Member’s in coping with emergency or stressful situations as they occur
Supports spiritual growth and respects spiritual beliefs without imposing own
beliefs
Acts as advocate on behalf of all persons served
Acts as trustee if appointed
Identifies ongoing strengths and needs, and communicates observations
Offers individual degrees of support, assistance, guidance, and care in completing
and maintaining daily functional skills
Ensures pets are treated humanely, and cared for appropriately
Implements appropriate positive approach techniques while ensuring respect and
dignity towards the Member is maintained
Promotes health and safety for all Members
Provides physical and personal care to Members as required by:
- observing and reporting symptoms and behavior indicative of physical or
  emotional change
- carries out medical care as required
- records medical data, collects specimens, and makes medical appointments as required
- administers prescribed and non-prescribed medication and treatment
- adhering to CLA procedures
- keeps accurate written record of all medication administered
- monitors medical condition of Members and reports issues as needed
Any other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Required to work up to 39 hours per week
Required to work shift work.
On occasion may need to work in excess of 40 hours per week e.g. emergencies.
Occasional requirements for overnight travel
May be required to participate in activities throughout the community
Environment:
Some of the average work week is spent in a smoke free office or apartments.
Some of the average work week is spent travelling to various support locations.
Some of the average work week is spent in meetings.
Some of the average work week is spent outdoors.

Hazards:

May be exposed to moving parts or adaptive devices and equipment.
May be exposed to, or required to manage crisis situations.
May be subjected to verbal and/or physical aggression.

Physical Demands:

Standing & Sitting – Frequently
Walking – Frequently
Lifting or Carrying (under 15 lbs) – Frequently
Lifting or Carrying (under 25 lbs) – Frequently
Lifting or Carrying (over 25 lbs.) – Frequently
Pushing and Pulling – Frequently
Bending – Frequently
Low-level work – Occasionally
Climbing and Balancing – Frequently
Reaching – Frequently
Handling – Frequently
Neck & head position – Frequently
Emergencies – Occasionally
Chemicals – Occasionally
Noise – Frequently
Biological – Frequently
Stress – Frequently
Weather extremes – Occasionally

Professional Principles:

As an employee of the Community Living Atikokan, our efforts to realize CLA’s vision,
mission and operating principles and the aspirations of the people we support, will be
guided by the following principles:
That each person has a valuable contribution to make towards creativity and
excellence in their work.
That each person has a responsibility in making a meaningful contribution to the
lives of the people we support.
That people work most effectively as a team.
That a positive work environment is a shared responsibility and includes
recognition, respect, open communication, and cooperation.
The above reflects the general duties considered necessary to describe the principle
functions of the job identified, and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all
the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Wage Range: $26.81 – $28.93 (Dependent upon qualifications) plus pension & benefits package.

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Apply to: CLA Hiring Committee
Email: info@cl-atikokan.ca

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Disclaimer

This job Description indicated the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or
contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required by the incumbent.
Incumbent may be asked to perform other job related duties as required.
Because of the changing nature of work and the work to be done, the job description may be changed or
altered as required as per Article 2.01 of the Collective Agreement.