Program: Supported Group Living

Status: Fixed 6 Month Contract-Full-Time

Location: Owen Sound

Hours of Work: 12 hours shifts, (80 hours bi-weekly) Evenings, Nights, and Alternate Weekends.

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of people and the community?

If that is you, you have come to the right place! At Community Living Owen Sound and District, we are looking for outgoing, energetic, and compassionate people to join our team to support people with intellectual disabilities to live their best lives. You will be joining a dedicated team of direct support professionals who are committed to creating a community of inclusion where all people are welcomed and accepted.

As a Support Worker with Community Living Owen Sound and District, you will be supporting people within their home to live their best lives. The Support Worker will support people with all aspects of daily living and explore opportunities to offer the people they support, so they can be as active as they choose to be within the community. The support worker will work with the people they support to encourage them to live independent lives where they are able to complete daily tasks and responsibilities independently. The role emphasizes a person-centered approach informed choice, and mutual respect within a team-orientated environment. Success in this position requires strong time management, consistency and sound decision-making skills, and a commitment to best practices aligned with ministry guidelines to ensure the safety and well-being of those you support.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work each day towards supporting people based on the mission, vision and values of Community Living Owen Sound and District to live their best lives;
• Establishing respectful relationships with people, recognizing their rights as citizens; promoting their dignity and well-being;
• Assist people to develop informed decision- making skills and exercising of choices;
• Support each person as indicated by the person in their Individual Support Plan, Positive Behaviour Support Plan and any other protocols developed by the person supported;
• Carry out established supports required for the health, safety and rights for the protection and promotion of each person;
• Provide support in a person’s home; preparing nutritional meals, administering medication, assisting with personal care and other areas as needed or requested;
• Accurately complete any required documentation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of a Developmental Services Worker Program/Social Services Worker Program/Personal Support Worker Program and/or minimum 1 -year experience working with people with an intellectual disability;
• Demonstrates strong written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills
• Team player with an ability to work independently;
• Comfortable with web- based technology;
• Current First Aid/CPR;
• Valid Driver’s License;
• Experience providing support to people with complex needs is a strong asset.

Community Living Owen Sound and District is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, valuing and respecting diversity. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. We do not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools in any part of our recruitment or hiring process. We will accommodate the needs of qualified applicants under the Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians Disability Act, in all aspects of the hiring process, upon request. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.12 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Employee assistance program

Application question(s):

• Were you referred by anyone within the organization? If yes, please specify who.

Experience:

• Developmental Support Worker: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Class G Licence (required)

Work Location: In person