About this role
Are you a dynamic person? Are you looking to make a big impact?
This is your opportunity to be your best with LCDS!
LCDS has been providing support to people with varying abilities for over 70 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 a float position across all of our support locations in Lambton County.
Direct Support Professionals make a difference in people's lives by providing support to people with developmental disabilities in all activities of daily living in their homes and the community and by fostering independence and personal growth. In conjunction with the person, their team and family/friends, Direct Support Professionals are responsible for planning and overseeing provision of support, along with creating skill development opportunities for people supported in aspiration to reach their life goals.
This float DSP position will have the opportunity to work with multiple teams and gain experience with varying support needs across different support locations.
We have locations in: Alvinston, Brigden, Corunna, Forest, Petrolia, Oil Springs, Watford and Wyoming.
What you will need
- Valid "G or G2" class license and reliable vehicle
- Be willing to provide a clear Vulnerable Sector Police Check
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Current certification in First Aid/CPR required
- Current certification in NVCPI or willing to obtain
- Experience working with people with developmental disabilities is an asset<li style="line-height: norm