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Menno Industries - Waldheim team is seeking Direct Support Professionals (Industrial setting) with a strong desire to teach and model life skills while promoting personal choice and encourage independence for the people we support in Menno Industries.
The successful candidate will:
Demonstrate commitment to the consistent application of protocols, personal plans and behaviour support plans. Possess exceptional communication skills with the ability to build rapport and liaise with individuals supported. Demonstrate an ability to foster positive relationships Willing to engage in a variety of Community Activities, Possess skills in using tools time management, advocacy and resilience.Be a team player, and participate in creating and achieving team objectives.
This setting requires flexibility with programming and changing needs, and as such, candidates will be expected to show initiative, while supporting individuals with their daily routines. This can be a physically demanding environment that may involve frequent lifting, bending, turning, twisting & kneeling
Requirements: Woodworking skills/experience an asset; Loader forklift and equipment operator experience an asset; Current First Aid/CPR; Valid Class 5 drivers license; Computer literacy
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
We thank all applicants; however, only those qualifying for an interview will be contacted.
Essential Skills
- Working with others
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
Type of Clientele
- Persons with a mental health disability
- Persons with an intellectual disability
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Repetitive tasks