Direct Support Professional - Full-Time

Are you creative and caring? Are you looking for a career that matters?

This is your opportunity to be your best with LCDS!

LCDS has been providing support to people with varying abilities for over 65 years! Our vision is Inclusive Communities ~ Innovative Leaders and our mission is to Empower People with Developmental Disabilities. We honour the dignity and uniqueness of each person through our core values of Care, Connection and Excellence.

What We Are Hiring For

We are currently hiring a full-time Direct Support Professional for our support location in Petrolia. Direct Support Professionals make a difference in people's lives by:

• Facilitating opportunities for individual skill development, independence, personal growth, cultivating relationships in the community and leisure activities as directed by the person
• Providing support to people with developmental disabilities in their homes and the community
• Teaching and assisting with daily supports (ex. assistance with meal preparation, personal hygiene, medication administration, appointments, housekeeping responsibilities and money management)

We provide supports in: Alvinston, Brigden, Corunna, Forest, Petrolia, Sarnia, Oil City, Oil Springs, Watford and Wyoming.

What You Will Need

• Be willing to provide a clear Vulnerable Sector Police Check
• Valid "G or G2" class driver's licence and reliable vehicle
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Documentation of COVID-19 Vaccination
• Current certification in NVCPI or willing to obtain
• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities an asset
• Current certification in First Aid/CPR

Compensation And Scheduling

• 40 hours per week
• Scheduled a mixture of days, afternoons, and weekends
• $21.77 - $22.43 per hour based on experience

What We Offer

• Life Insurance
• Corporate Retail, Mobility and Entertainment Discounts
• Health & Wellness Time
• Group Pension Plan with Employer Contribution Matching
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Short and Long-term Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health & Dental Benefits

Application deadline: August 30, 2023 @ 4:00 pm

About LCDS

Lambton County Developmental Services started back in 1955 when a group of parents whose children with developmental disabilities came together while dreaming of a life without limitation for their loved ones. We focus on ability, respecting that each person's life and path are unique; one person at a time!

Visit our website at www.lcdspetrolia.ca

Learn more about our interview process: www.dscorecomp.com/behavior-based-interviews/im-a-support-professional/

LCDS is an equal opportunity employer and we value the importance of diversity, dignity and worth of every individual in the workplace. LCDS offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by LCDS regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation.

Inclusive Communities ~ Innovative Leaders

Empowering People with Developmental Disabilities