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Direct Support Worker

@ Inclusions East Inc.

Montague, Prince Edward Island

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Overview

Inclusions East Inc. is hiring casual Direct Support Workers to support people with intellectual disabilities in the community, including joining activities, building relationships, and developing skills and decision-making. The role requires a recognized human services program or related degree, a satisfactory criminal record check, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. First-Aid and CPR are preferred and can be obtained within the first three months.

Responsibilities:

  • Support clients to participate in community activities and groups
  • Develop, implement and monitor meaningful day opportunities
  • Guide clients to build skills and decision-making abilities
  • Support clients to form personal relationships

Requirements summary:

  • Completed human services program or related university degree
  • Previous experience considered an asset
  • Strong problem-solving abilities
  • Positive communication and public relations skills
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Satisfactory criminal record check

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Employer posting date
2026-10-07
First seen by our source
2026-10-12
Source record updated
2026-10-12

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentSocial & community services
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none
Work settingClient sites, Home
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsFirst Aid, CPR
Background checkscriminal record
EducationCollege diploma (required)
Fields of studyHuman Services, Related university degree

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Job description

Inclusions East Inc. is hiring Casual Direct Support Workers to join our team!

Purpose: Provide support to enable a person(s) with an intellectual disability to have a physical presence in the community, join community activities/groups, have personal relationships, learn and develop skills and abilities, guide towards learning decision making skills, and value self-worth.

Education:

  • Successful completion of a recognized Human Services program and/or university degree in a related field.

Experience:

  • Previous experience an asset
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Other:

  • Must present a satisfactorily completed criminal record check.
  • Must be able to demonstrate an ability to develop, implement and monitor meaningful day opportunities with and for clients.
  • Must possess strong abilities to problem solve.
  • Must have positive communication abilities and good public relations skills.
  • Must be able to work and relate well with clients and be able to work with minimal supervision.
  • Knowledge of the community and applicable contacts and resources are definite assets.
  • Current First-Aid and CPR are an preferred but can be obtained within the first three months of employment.

We would like to thank you for taking the time to apply to our position, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Tagged as: 42201

Essential Skills:

  • Adaptability
  • Oral Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Working with Others
  • Soft Skills:

  • Empathy
  • Patience
  • Positive Attitude
  • Reliability
  • Hard Skills:

  • Client Services
  • Human Services
  • Digital Skills:

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Powerpoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • Languages:

  • English
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