Direct Support Professional (Summer Student)

Woodstock and District Developmental Services - WDDS

DESCRIPTON

As a leader in the field of Developmental Services, Woodstock and District Developmental Services (WDDS) has experienced continuous growth and is currently recruiting Summer Students to work as Direct Support Professionals assisting people with developmental disabilities to find a satisfying and purposeful place in their community by enhancing their quality of life and promoting personal growth.

WDDS provides exciting employment, advancement and leadership development opportunities. As a Summer Student, you will begin your orientation once you have completed your semester and will have the opportunity to work in Group Living, Supported Independent Living, Day Services or at our Summer Camp. If you don’t have much experience, don’t worry, we offer extensive training. The good news is that your employment will not end there. If you attend a local school, you would be able to work weekends and holidays. If this is not possible for you, we only ask that you work the Christmas/New Year’s break and commit to returning to WDDS in April or at the end of your semester.

If you want a summer job that truly makes a difference in the lives of people with developmental disabilities, then WDDS is the place for you!

BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary
• Public Holiday Pay 4%
• Employer-paid orientation/training

• Employee Assistance Program

REQUIREMENTS

Level of Education: College/University

Status: In progress

Work experience (years): 0-2 years

Written English: Intermediate

Spoken English: Intermediate

REQUESTED SKILLS

To be considered for a Summer Student DSP position at WDDS you must have:
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean Drivers Abstract

• Valid CPR Emergency First Aid Certificate
• Current Police Check including Vulnerable Screening and Driving Abstract issued within 6 months

• Received both vaccinations against COVID-19 and continue to stay fully vaccinated (boosters etc.) in order to be hired and retain your employment with WDDS
• Flexibility in working hours to accommodate support requirements. This may include working days, afternoons, evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays
• Ability to provide personal care and/or work with people with challenging behaviours