HELP PATH · ONTARIO TRADE 620D
Developmental Services Worker
A Developmental Services Worker supports people who have a developmental disability to realize their full potential. Developmental Services Workers are employed by organizations that provide support to individuals with special needs, including faith and culture-based agencies and by school boards to assist in the classroom. Specifically, a Developmental Services Worker assists people with developmental disabilities by:
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WHY THE WORK MATTERS
Person-directed support expands choice, participation and meaningful community life.
Developmental services workers partner with people who have developmental disabilities to pursue person-directed goals, communication, daily living, relationships, employment, learning and community participation.
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WHERE THE WORK LIVES
Real settings for real work
EVIDENCE BASE
Sources & verification
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