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With over 3,000 employees, Christian Horizons is a Christian organization that serves people with Developmental Disabilities. Christian Horizons seeks competent employees who have 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 exceptional needs.
We are seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSP) with a demonstrated commitment to community inclusion to join our team in providing supports to men and women in our community residences.
All shifts are 8 hrs and include evenings, days & alternating weekends*
F/T NIGHT AWAKE DSP 32hrs/week.
F/T DSP 32hrs/week.
P/T NIGHT AWAKE DSP 24hrs/week.
(2) P/T DSP 24hrs/week.
As a member of a self-managing work team the DSP is responsible to ensure consistency in practices contributing to a positive work environment and living environment where the highest level of quality support is provided to persons supported. S/he will demonstrate their commitment to the Vision, Mission, Values and Service Principles of Christian Horizons through implementing consistent behaviour support plans, upholding the rights of people supported, promoting self-determination and encouraging citizenship through community participation. The DSP will respond calmly in a frequently loud and challenging environment while responding to the changing needs.
Requirements: DSW or equivalent; police records check, including VSS, Current First Aid/CPR; NVCI, Valid Step 5 drivers license; Commitment to SMWTs; ability to work in physically demanding environment, Computer literacy is an asset.
Attach a resume and cover letter addressed to the attention of: Area Manager Saskatchewan
Massa Rogers
Email: saskatchewanjobs@christian-horizons.org
Fax: 306-983-4987
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Oral communication
- Problem solving
- Computer use
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
Work Setting
- Group home
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driver's validity licence check