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Join Our Team as a Developmental Service Worker!

Company: Momentum

Job Category: Community and Social Services

Location: St. Anthony, NL

Salary: $19.08 hourly

About the Role

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with special needs? At Momentum, we are seeking dedicated and compassionate Developmental Service Workers to join our team. This is a permanent position offering flexible hours ranging from 12 to 40 hours per week. You will play a vital role in supporting clients in group homes and private residences, ensuring their safety, well-being, and personal growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide suicide and crisis intervention to clients in need.
• Resolve conflict situations effectively and compassionately.
• Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and halfway houses.
• Assist clients with special needs in their daily activities.
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings.
• Evaluate work environments, programs, and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment for all clients.

Work Setting

• Group home
• Employer's/client's home

Requirements

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Experience is an asset or equivalent experience
• Work Language: English
• Supervision: 1 to 2 people

Certificates and Licenses

• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

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

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check
• Medical exam
• Immunization records

Transportation/Travel Information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's license

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

If you are ready to embark on a rewarding career that makes a real impact, we encourage you to apply and join our dedicated team at Momentum!

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.