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JOB POSTING: Developmental Services Worker, Adult Mental Health
File #:
21-695
Status:
Temporary Part Time
Posting Period:
Open
Work Location:
Providence Care Hospital
Employee Group:
OPSEU 4104 Service-Clerical
Wage Rate:
$30.28 - $31.39
Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Program Manager and in consultation with the Registered Nurse, the Developmental Services Worker
(DSW) will utilize specialized knowledge related to intellectual disability and learning, behavioral disturbances and accompanying
interventions to provide person-directed supports and services for clients with a dual diagnosis, in a manner that is respectful and
fosters self-determination and empowerment. As a member of the interprofessional team, the DSW will collaborate to develop and
implement individualized, evidence-based care plans, provide a safe and enriched environment for clients, foster community
inclusion and effectively promote the physical, mental and emotional health of clients enabling them to achieve their full potential.
Education & Experience: Key Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Successful completion of a
Developmental Services
Worker Diploma Program
from an accredited
educational institution
Successful completion of a
pharmacology course
accepted by Providence
Care
Three years of experience
in working in a residential
or mental health inpatient
setting, preferred
Established professional
practice that meets or
exceeds the values,
priorities and practices
described in the DSW
Standards of Practice as
outlined in the 2011
Standards of Practice
document published by
the Developmental
Services Special Interest
Group of the Ontario
Association on
Developmental Disabilities
Current First Aid
Certificate and CPR, an
asset
Demonstrated skill and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with
a dual diagnosis
In depth understanding of the concepts and principles underlying Applied Behaviour Analysis with
an emphasis on the role the environment plays in determining behaviour and ability to apply these
principles in daily living
Demonstrated skill in person-centred assessment and planning including focusing on goals,
objectives, intervention and teaching strategies
Knowledge of the causes, prevalence, identification, and remediation of disabilities and the
resources available to meet these needs, especially in relation to individual with a dual diagnosis
Demonstrated critical thinking and analysis skills and creativity to effectively implement and
evaluate a variety of interventions to build, support, and maintain therapeutic relationships with
attention to the importance of empathy and issues around the use of power
Demonstrated knowledge related to Social Role Valorization issues including the social challenges
that people with handicaps face and ways these can be overcome
Demonstrated skill in conducting risk assessments, environmental assessments and identifying and
implementing prevention strategies
Understanding of basic pharmacology with a special emphasis on drugs used in the treatment/
management of developmental disorders and understanding of the practical aspects of
administering all forms and routes of drugs (except injectable) as well as drug interactions
Demonstrated understanding of normal development and variations from the norm in such areas as
physical, cognitive, social and emotional developmental and/or learning disabilities
Demonstrated ability to ethically utilize behavioural techniques to enhance the probability that
people who have developmental disabilities will develop effective behaviours that are personally
fulfilling, productive and socially acceptable
Knowledge of autism spectrum disorder and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder; understanding of
current best practice with respect to the most effective strategies to use when supporting
individuals with these conditions, including medical, behavioural, and clinical interventions
Knowledge of Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation such as the Health Care Consent Act
and the Substitute Decisions Act
Demonstrated good physical condition to meet the physical demands of the position
Demonstrated ability to attend work regularly
Satisfactory Criminal Reference Check & Vulnerable Sector Screen for external candidates if hired;
must be an original copy, current within last six months
Bilingual in French and English language, preferred