If you’re passionate about helping people who have a developmental disability to realize their full potential, then consider being a Developmental Services Worker. You will be 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.​
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On the job, you will promote their adaptive skills, maintain a safe environment, model, and promote a healthy lifestyle, assist with medications, apply crisis prevention and intervention strategies, and develop and implement person-directed plans. You will also support the individual in the development and maintain family, community, and other relationships.​