• Promotes development of life skills including personal care, housekeeping, social skills, job readiness, and parenting skills
• Models and promotes healthy lifestyle while maintaining safe environment
• Manages and administers medication according to physician's orders; monitors and records individual reaction to medication
• Applies crisis intervention strategies calmly and effectively; quickly and effectively responds to situations
• Participates in the development and implementation of individually directed plans and goals
• Supports individuals to develop and maintain relationships with a variety of people; facilitates family and community relationship building
• Develops self-awareness and maintains professionalism at all times

• Secondary school diploma with English credits; social services co-op an asset
• Completion of 4,500-hour apprenticeship, including on-the-job and in-school training

• Range of work settings supporting wide range of individuals with varying needs
• Many work in residential settings; may live on-site or work with clients in drop-in setting
• Employers include schools, social assistance providers, nursing homes, and residential care facilities

Apprentice wage increases with skill and experience. Fully qualified workers earn an average of $24.18-$35.00 per hour.

Developmental Services Worker (620D)

If you checked YES to the majority of these questions, a career as a Developmental Services Worker (620D) may be for you!

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• Child & Youth Worker
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