Marsh Hill Homes is seeking a Leadership/Management Professional to join our growing team.
Direct Support Provider - Level 2 Leadership
Marsh Hill Homes is seeking a: Full Time – DSP Level 2
Required Qualifications:
- Completion of a Human Services Diploma from a Community College or University or a Personal Support Worker certificate from a Community College or Ministry approved private Career College and 3 years of related experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and additional staff supervision experience.
- Solid understanding of Developmental Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and additional complex needs.
- Strong leadership and coaching skills, ability to support staff in a direct service capacity working side by side.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a caring approach to working with adults with a developmental disability.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience supporting individuals with daily care requirements, behavior support plans and individual support plans.
- Ability and interest to be a positive member of a dynamic team.
- Must have the ability to physically support young adults and adults with complex needs.
- Ability to complete and perform Crisis Intervention training – training provided as part of employment.
- Understanding of Quality Assurance Measures an asset, training provided.
- Valid driver’s License with a G.
- Valid CPR and First Aid Certification.
- Successful completion of a VSS police check.
Medical clearance in accordance with MHH policy on pre-employment medicals.
Our Purpose:
To provide exceptional and integrated services for individuals living with complex needs allowing them to reach their own potential and live and thrive within a community of care. MHH believes in providing a circle of care approach that ensures accountability and exceptional practices that demonstrate how complex care can be delivered in our communities.
Those we serve:
MHH supports Transitional Aged Youth and Adults with Intellectual Disabilities, Complex Special Needs and a range of Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Due to our unique and purpose-built environment we support individuals who may be hard to place in most community support settings.
Job Location – Marsh Hill Homes – North Durham – Port Perry
Position Status – Full Time –days, evenings and occasional weekends are required
Hours of work – 40 hours per week
Rate of Pay - $30.00 This includes the WAGE Enhancement program $3
Support and training we provide:
- Registered Behaviour Technician certification – Internal design program
- Quality Assurance Measures Training
- Medication Handling and Distribution
- Positive Behavioural Support Training
Why Join our Team?
MHH provides a genuinely caring and compassionate workplace where everyone takes pride in the services we deliver, it is a place where something meaningful happens on a daily basis for those involved.
We offer extremely competitive wages that will increase at regular intervals and high performing staff are regularly acknowledged and rewarded.
For our Staff we are proud to provide:
- 8 paid sick days annually
- Comprehensive group benefits package
- 3 weeks paid vacation annually
- Employer paid training and educational opportunities
About the Role:
The DSP 2 will be responsible for the oversight and coordination of frontline staff during their schedule shifts, they will ensure staff are completing duties as required, all policies and procedures are followed, standards of care are adhered to and will support staff with direct supervision.
In addition, the DSP 2– provides direct support and supervision to individuals supported by MHH. The DSP 2 follows the expectations laid out in the shift plan and the Individual Support Plans. DSP 2 will ensure constant support with activities of daily living and ensure that individuals are always safe and engaged in meaningful activities during their day.
In this role you will:
Support and lead a group of full time and part time professionals in supporting individuals with complex special needs in a high-quality residential environment. This role requires you to:
- Lead staff in the implementation of their duties and the following of organizational policies and protocols
- Provided primary care and supervision to staff and individuals supported by Marsh Hill Homes.
- Support staff in providing care to individuals with activities of daily living.
- Provide support and coaching to staff who are supporting individuals in the areas of social skills, communication, and preferred recreational activities.
- Contribute to solutions to barriers that may impact the quality of life of individuals we support and ensure individuals goals are met.
- Support staff to understand and follow Behavioural Support Plans, Crisis Support Protocols as documented and directed.
- Administer Medication as required and trained.
- Provide on-call support to the program as part of the leadership team.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with individuals, their family, and care team.
- Work with the DSP 2 in the Quality Assurance process as well on ongoing staff development needs, administrative duties, and any other duties as may be required.
What you can expect from us:
Marsh Hill Homes takes great pride in creating positive workplaces that provide ongoing support and coaching to ensure staff are fully equipped to succeed and grow within our organization. We work to ensure we are leaders in providing compensation and benefits for our staff that recognize the value and skills they bring to our programs. MHH is looking for compassionate, empathetic, and motivated professionals that are seeking to spend their workday in a positive and meaningful place.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Flexible language requirement:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Port Perry, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Education in DSW, SSW, CYC, Social Work
Experience:
- residential care SUPERVISORY: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Class G Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
