Developmental Services Worker (DSW)

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Careers in DSW

Employment opportunities for developmental services workers are unprecedented. Graduates are increasingly recognized for their unique knowledge and skills in meeting the increasingly complex needs in both community agencies and schools. These skills can be transferred in supporting the brain injured and geriatric populations. With experience, supervisory and specialized positions are career possibilities.

Opportunities as:

• Residential counsellors in group homes and supported independent living situations
• Support workers in day programs offering life-skills training
• Educational assistants in schools
• Vocational support workers or Job coaches in work situations
• Employment Support
• Integration FacilitatorResidential Services
• Recreational Program coordinators
• As adult protective services workers supporting individuals in their own homes and communities with responsibilities of daily life

Opportunities in:

• Working with seniors
• Health fields
• Family and social services agencies
• Day-care centres
• Community support agencies and government-operated facilities
• Family support workers/ relief workers with individuals and their families in their own home

How to Become a DSW