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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 enthusiastic and dedicated 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 their own residences, ensuring they receive the care and assistance they need to thrive.

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

Qualifications

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
• Experience: Previous experience is an asset, or equivalent experience is acceptable.
• Certificates:
  • 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

• Experience assisting with personal hygiene for special needs students.
• Experience in reports and records management.

Personal Suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Strong judgment and client focus
• Flexibility and initiative
• Ability to work as a team player

Work Conditions

• Fast-paced environment
• Ability to work under pressure
• Physically demanding tasks
• Weight handling of up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Transportation Requirements

• Own transportation and vehicle
• Valid driver's license

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check
• Medical exam
• Immunization records

If you are ready to embark on a rewarding career that makes a real impact in the community, we encourage you to apply for the Developmental Service Worker position at Momentum. Join us in our mission to empower individuals and create a supportive environment for all!

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.