Direct Support Professional

Ingersoll Support Services is looking for Direct Support Professionals who are passionate about working to support and empower individuals to become valued members of their community. To learn more, visit: www.issiweb.ca

The successful applicants will display proficiency in the following accountabilities:

Support: To provide support based on the person’s service plan.

• Support people in all aspects of life including their home, work, leisure and other community involvement in a respectful and creative way.
• Work in a manner that is conscientious, respectful and supportive of people’s desire to live their best lives.
• Support the development of skills related to personal care, homemaking, personal and home safety, personal wellness, healthy positive relationships, budgeting and any other identified areas.
• Recognize and celebrate accomplishments with people in their lives.

Empower: To assist the person in achieving their personal goals.

• Participate in the development of a person’s life plan, support plan and support agreement.
• Share ideas on how to achieve plans and goals and foster opportunities to achieve these.
• Foster self-advocacy skills and act as an advocate when needed while endeavoring to overcome challenges and barriers.
• To support increased opportunities for meaningful connection and belonging.

Community: To assist the person in the development of meaningful ties to their community, through active involvements.

• Support the person’s development of meaningful and fulfilling personal and community connections through participation.
• Creatively explore opportunities to enjoy a variety of experiences.
• Assist the person in locating and participating in personal and social activities and developing natural relationships.

Organizational: To be committed to the mission, principles and goals of the organization and adhere to the policies and procedures.

• Respect and uphold confidentiality at all times and represent the agency in a positive and professional manner.
• Demonstrate respect for and celebrate the uniqueness of each person at all times.
• Identify and actively participate in personal training and development opportunities through performance reviews at least annually.
• Maintain agency property to acceptable standards.
• Keep informed of organizational information and attend meetings as required.
• Work effectively as part of the person’s support team in a manner that demonstrates Unconditional Positive Regard for all members.
• Maintain relevant, respectful, complete and accurate records for people accessing support and complete reports as required.
• Follow appropriate standards and procedures of health and safety related to: medications, medical care and treatments, transportation, assistive devices and safety – home and personal

**Please note the successful candidate will be required to provide proof of full vaccination (two or more doses) against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.**

Thank you to all Applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Successful applicants will hold the following qualifications:

• Experience in supporting people with disabilities in community living is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, encouraging unity and a positive, progressive atmosphere.
• Current First Aid/CPR and Crisis Intervention (CPI) certificates or a willingness to obtain this.
• The ability to act as an advocate for individuals in a manner that fosters individual growth and change.
• Valid Class G Driver's License
• Vulnerable Sector Criminal Reference Check current within the past year, or a willingness to obtain this
• Developmental Service Worker Diploma or equivalent is an asset