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Join Our Team as a Developmental Service Worker!

Company: Ferguson-O'Brien Family Care

Job Category: Community and Social Services

Location: St. John's, NL

Salary: $18.63 hourly

About the Role

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with special needs? Ferguson-O'Brien Family Care is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Developmental Service Worker to join our team. This is a permanent position offering 30 to 35 hours of work per week, where you will have the opportunity to support clients in various settings, including their homes and community environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare reports or case histories to document client progress.
• Assess clients' relevant skill strengths and development needs.
• Engage in housekeeping activities and food preparation.
• Resolve conflict situations with effective communication.
• Implement behaviour management programs tailored to individual needs.
• Maintain program statistics for evaluation and research purposes.
• Assist clients and guests with special needs in daily activities.
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings.

Work Environment

You will be working in a fast-paced environment that may be physically demanding. Your role will involve:

• Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Various locations, including urban areas and private residences.
• Engagement in activities such as swimming.

Target Audience

Your work will focus on supporting:

• Adolescents
• Children
• Males
• Persons with intellectual disabilities
• Persons with mental health disabilities

Qualifications

• Education: College/CEGEP
• Experience: Previous experience in a similar role is an asset.
• Work Language: English

Security and Safety Requirements

• Basic security clearance.
• Criminal record check.
• Child Abuse Registry check.
• Child welfare check.
• Adult Abuse Registry check.

Transportation

• Own transportation is required.
• A valid driver's license is necessary.
• Public transportation is available.

Personal Suitability

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Accurate and efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication abilities.
• Strong interpersonal awareness and judgment.
• Values and ethics that align with client focus.
• Flexibility, initiative, and a team player mentality.

Work Conditions

• Ability to work under pressure.
• Physical capability to handle weights over 45 kg (100 lbs).

Additional Benefits

• Free parking available.
• Learning and training opportunities paid by the employer.

Screening Questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

If you are ready to embark on a rewarding career that makes a real difference, we encourage you to apply and join our dedicated team at Ferguson-O'Brien Family Care!

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.