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With over 3,000 employees, Christian Horizons is a Christian organization that serves people with Developmental Disabilities. We seek competent candidates with the skills, experience and character to deliver effective supports to people with developmental disabilities. Our vision is that people with exceptional needs belong to communities in which their God-given gifts are valued and respected. we serve the person with the exceptional needs.
DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS- F/T, P/T, NIGHT AWAKE & CASUAL
MOOSE JAW, SASKATCHEWAN
Working in community residences with a self-managed work team, the DSP is responsible for upholding the rights of the men and women we support through promoting self-determination and encouraging citizenship and community participation, implementing behavior support plans and adherence to policies and practices creating a positive living environment and,
Requirements: DSW or equivalent; Clear criminal check, Current First Aid/CPR; NVCI, Valid Step 5 drivers license; Commitment to SMWTs; ability to work in physically demanding and changing environment, Computer literacy is an asset
Christian Horizons welcomes all applicants regardless of religion or any Human Rights Code protected grounds. We seek to provide accessibility through all steps of the hiring process for applicants with disabilities consistent with our Accessibility Policies. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.
Wage rates:
F/T, P/T & Night Awake: $16.56 - $20.12
Casual: $15.54
Health benefits are provided for full and part-time employees.
Essential Skills
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Computer use
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
Additional Skills
- Administrative and office activities
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation