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Montage Support Services

…is a leading service provider that offers innovative and individualized services that directly responds to the wishes, hopes, dreams and aspirations of each person living with us. Montage Support Services is committed to providing quality support to people with complex support needs. This is accomplished through a shared focus of families, staff and volunteers in promoting opportunities for individual growth in all aspects of a person’s life, ensuring dignity and respect.

Who we are

Typically, applicants come with a background or certification in: Social Work, Behaviour Management, Psychology, Disability Studies and/or Personal Support Work. Some people have had work experience in similar work environments or the non profit sector, and then there are others who come to us seeking a change in career direction or personal growth.

Success in the role is not only determined by credentials. Although a solid learned competency in high standards of care is essential, (some people you support will need assistance with personal care, tolieting and eating) we place equal value on the capacity of our staff to be consistent and intentional around advocating for, and actively demonstrating what it means to support someone with a disability, in their own neighborhood and community.

What to expect

The rhythm of each location is set by the people we support
We WORK where they live – They do not LIVE where we work
Our work ratio is 5:2 in our homes and 1:2 at our Condo locations
Our philosophy of support integrates personal care with community and citizenship
Expect to accompany people to appointments
Expect to be involved in many aspects of the lives of the people we support – building and sustaining relationships with family members and un-paid friends, and supporting people at celebrations, gatherings and events
Expect to assist with personal care, toileting and eating as required, and as the support needs for a person changes
Expect to play an active role in, and to contribute to the information and goal setting that happens at an annual Person Centred Review
Expect to do house-cleaning and to create a warm and welcoming space
Our organization is rooted in the values of inclusion. We expect staff to be open and supportive of others differences including cultural diversity, sexual identity and spirituality and to be respectful of rituals and celebrations
We are regulated and inspected by the government and must legally meet set standards of competence and care. Therefore all staff are expected to participate in required training specified by the Ministry of Community and Social Services

We offer a career where you can:

Contribute to a supportive and respectful work and team environment
Be inspired by, and learn from, the people you support
Broaden your perspective on what you value and how you see the world
Gain confidence and competence as you develop new skills and to grow professionally and personally
Discover the simplicity of just being present to someone
Influence the public perception of inclusion and citizenship

What can you offer us?

Now Hiring

Developmental Service Worker (PART TIME)

Montage Support Services is a leading service provider that offers innovative and individualized services that directly responds to the wishes, hopes, dreams and aspirations of each person living with us. Montage Support Services is committed to providing quality support to people with complex support needs. This is accomplished through a shared focus of families, staff and volunteers in promoting opportunities for individual growth in all aspects of a person’s life, ensuring dignity and respect.

Reporting to the Manager, you will:

Support individuals in achieving their full potential by facilitating relationships, skills and roles which promote people’s participation as valued members of their community;
Have an understanding of supporting individuals with complex support needs in a sensitive and respectful manner, in all areas of their lives;
Participate in the Person Directed Planning process;
Administer medication as required;
Possess strong written and verbal communication skills;
Assist in the work that is involved in daily home life;
Be available to work pre-determined regularly scheduled shifts i.e. Monday through Sunday (including evenings and weekends)

Competencies Required:

Advocating for Others; Collaboration; Creative Problem Solving & Decision Making; Fostering Independence in Others; Initiative; Interpersonal Relations & Respect; Resilience