Work with Momentum as a developmental support worker, home manager, or on our administrative team.
Momentum is an equal-opportunity employer, offering flexibility, training, and support to our team of Developmental Support Workers, support center staff, and managers.
We offer full-time and casual positions and match our team with families and individuals who they will work well with. Our online learning platform allows you to enhance your skills and our training team offers a combination of online, virtual and in-person instruction to make sure you have the skills you need to excel at your work.
Our employees are supported by a 24/7 emergency, on-call service, and a local management team who specialize in the needs of our clientele.
What is a Developmental Support Worker?
Developmental Support Workers (DSWs) are at the core of our service delivery. They work directly with the individuals we care for, providing prescribed support and supervision, while helping residents be as independent as possible. Developmental Support Workers help residents by encouraging and facilitating involvement in recreational and educational activities, household chores, and money management. They advocate on the resident’s behalf and maintain homes so they are clean, safe, and hazard free.
At Momentum, we follow the standards for this field of work set forward by the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP), which has identified a set of competencies for Developmental Support Workers, and we use these as our guide when we hire new employees to join our team. The work of our DSWs is conducted within a code of ethics, also developed by NADSP, to ground the work of frontline support workers in providing care to persons with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
Momentum Developmental Support provides quality care to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in Newfoundland and Labrador. Here’s how we choose the best people to provide care for our clients:
Include in your application an updated resume and include the best way to reach you, a Criminal Background and Vulnerable Sector Check, three references and First Aid/CPR certificate.
We’ll have an interview to chat about your skills, what you love about working with people with disabilities, your interests, and discuss how you can be a part of enhancing futures for persons with disabilities.
Congratulations you’ve got the job! Let’s agree on the details.
We offer you extensive training, including access to our specialized online learning platform Practicare, to provide you with the skills you need to support persons with disabilities with over 40 hours of virtual training. We provide in-person instruction to several training programs including (but not limited to):
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (optional, but offered)
Positive Behavioral Support Training
….and more.
What is a Home Manager?
Our Home Managers are responsible for supervising homes which are emotionally supportive, socially stimulating, and conducive to skill-building and adaptability for our residents. The goal of a Home Manager is to create opportunities for residents to learn and grow, by ensuring Developmental Support Workers provide therapeutic support and encourage residents to meet their individual goals. Home Managers train and supervise Developmental Support Workers and ensure we offer industry-leading service to the individuals in our care.
Momentum Developmental Support provides quality care to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in Newfoundland and Labrador. Here’s how we choose the best people to provide care for our clients:
Include in your application an updated resume and include the best way to reach you, a Criminal Background and Vulnerable Sector Check, three references and First Aid/CPR certificate.
We’ll have an interview to chat about your skills, what you love about working with people with disabilities, your interests, and discuss how you can be a part of enhancing futures for persons with disabilities.
Congratulations you’ve got the job! Let’s agree on the details.
We offer you extensive training, including access to our specialized online learning platform Practicare, to provide you with the skills you need to support persons with disabilities with over 40 hours of virtual training. We provide in-person instruction to several training programs including (but not limited to):
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (optional, but offered)
Positive Behavioral Support Training
….and more.
We look for people who share our values and are committed to helping individuals be as independent as they can be, and providing caring support. You’ll have a high school diploma, as well as a valid drivers’ license (for areas outside the St. John’s-Metro region; in Metro, public transportation is used), and a successful background and vulnerable sector check.
While additional certifications like mental health first aid, CPI’s Nonviolent Crisis Interventions and others are “nice-to-haves”, we provide that training to our staff. So if you don’t have those, don’t worry, we’ll ensure you have the opportunity. It’s more important to us that we find good people who want to be a part of our goal of Enhancing Futures for persons with disabilities.
Our on-the-job training and resources are industry leading and offered to all our employees. We encourage anyone passionate about a career helping others to apply. If you’re not sure, please feel free to contact our team and discuss this great opportunity with one of our recruiters.
Momentum does hire international candidates. All certifications and licensing will be given due consideration, although we are required to follow the Government of Canada’s Immigration policies and procedures for employers.
All training and certifications required will be provided by Momentum during training and onboarding.
We frequently hire qualified workers from all over the world who meet Canadian work permit requirements, and those who are interested in pursuing Canadian permanent residency for themselves and their families.
Momentum is one part of a group of care companies, which means there is room for movement within the community care space within our larger group of companies. In addition, management and administrative roles do open up from time to time, allowing for other internal advancements. Learn more about our connection to Seafair Capital.
Open communication is essential to an enriching employment experience and quality care delivery. With a 24/7 on-call team, you will always feel supported. Our online portal keeps you connected – it’s where you’ll find your schedule and check into each shift. Our team also email our staff pretty regularly so that they’re kept in the loop on any upcoming changes.
We do! Get in touch with us to discuss internships and volunteer work.
We have always been committed to the highest standard of care, and have been third-party accredited to provide care in community housing and supportive independent living. For more information on CARF, visit www.carf.org.
At Momentum we work with your Health Authority to create a care plan based on the needs, lifestyle, and personality to match you with the right supports. Get in touch with us to discuss you or your family’s needs.
