Developmental Services Worker (DSW)
Meeting increasingly complex needs in the communities, everyday
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Employment Opportunities
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 Facilitator
- Residential 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
Is a DSW career for me?
- Do you like to work with other people?
- Are you interested in helping others?
- Do you have a social personality type?
- Do you like to work as a member of a team?
- Do you value all people?
- Do you have a caring attitude?
- Do you possess leadership qualities?
- Do you have an interest in social justice or social change?
- Are you creative and resourceful?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, consider a career as a Developmental Services Worker.
Getting Started
If you decide the Developmental Services field is for you:
- Volunteering can lead to paid summer employment options which could lead to permanent positions in the field;
- Further training can be pursued while working full or part time;
There are a variety of options in the developmental services field eg. DSW, Social Worker Diploma and Degrees, Community Support Workers, etc.
Get Involved - Find out if this is for you.
Click on the link to learn more about becoming a Developmental Services Worker. |
