Join Our Team as a Direct Support Worker!

Are you compassionate, patient, have a cheerful, natural positive personality and are eager to make a difference? We are looking for a dedicated Direct Support Worker (DSW) to support a client in their journey towards independence, social growth, and meaningful employment.

About the Role:
This in-home position, located in a non-smoking environment in Belleville, focuses on empowering a client to develop life skills, enhance social interactions, and achieve personal goals. You’ll serve as a positive role model, fostering confidence and independence every step of the way.

Responsibilities:

-Support the client in building social skills through activities and 1:1 interactions.

-Assist client with finding and pursuing meaningful job opportunities.

-Maintain a positive and supportive environment at all times.

-Supervise and guide cooking, baking, grocery shopping, and other daily tasks.

-Teach essential skills like cleaning, banking, and managing a household.

-Provide encouragement to improve communication skills with the phone and in-person.

-Attend medical appointments for support when needed.

-Help the client use online platforms like Marketplace for selling items.

What We’re Looking For:

-Patience, flexibility, and compassion.

-Ability to positively encourage and motivate

-A self-starter who works well independently.

-A gentle, cheerful, kind, positive personality.

-Strong work ethics, communication and interpersonal skills.

-Ability to follow instructions with little supervision. 

-Driver’s License and Valid Police Check –Vulnerable Persons

-Experience with computers, software, and online research.

-Experience is a plus —your attitude and personality matters most!

Why Join Us?

-This is a Permanent Part-Time Position at $26,500 /year

-Competitive pay: $22.00/hour – $509.00/week net pay

-Day position with a flexible morning start time

-Training and ongoing support provided.

-The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on someone’s life.

If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role, bring your awesome personality to impact someone’s life, we’d love to hear from you!  Please send your resume and a personal cover letter (not A.I. generated), including your availability and why you’re interested in this position and what difference you believe you can make.

Apply today and help us create positive change! Be sure to include a cover letter.