Sep 17, 2026 08:00 PM Coordinated Universal Time
Type
Casual
Location
Detailed Job Description POSITIONSUMMARY:
The position of Relief Community Support Workeris responsible for providing support to individuals with a developmentaldisability in their home and in the community. The position providesstimulating recreational support, in a variety of locations, to enable theachievement of individual potential while appropriately mitigating risk. Theposition also provides respite services for families and individuals.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
2-year CollegeDiploma in a related field preferably BST, CYW, DSW
1-year practicalexperience with individuals who have a developmental disability preferred
Knowledge andunderstanding of the needs and best practice service standards for personswith developmental disabilities
Goodproblem-solving skills
Valuable oral andwritten communication skills
CPI, CPR and FirstAid training
Valid Ontariodriver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
DUTIESAND RESPONSIBILITES:
1. ProvidesCommunity Support to Clients By:
Implementing thedelivery of services within the community
Teachingsituational daily living skills
Working towardsaccomplishing goals set by the Individual Support Plan (ISP)
Observingindividual’s relevant skill strengths and needs
Transporting theindividual to various activities, appointments, employment opportunitiesetc.
Assistingindividuals to participate in community activities
2. ProvidesRespite Support to Clients By:
Assistingindividuals with in-home daily living skills
Assisting theindividual to buy groceries, prepare meals and complete housekeeping tasksetc
Administeringpre-portioned medication where necessary
Communicating withprimary caregivers/case coordinators, to give up-dates and shareinformation
Ensuring safetyand security within the home
Facilitating inclusion and acting as a positive rolemodel
Providing information to other social servicesagencies and health care providers involved with clients
4. Relatedto Core Competencies:




Advocating for Others – Level 1 – States facts topersuade or motivate
Collaboration – Level 1 – Collaborates/does own shareof work
Creative Problem Solving and Decision Making – Level 1– Uses a common-sense approach to solve problems
Fostering Independencein Others – Level 2 – Provides training and support
Interpersonal Relations and Respect – Level 2 –Actively seeks to understand and responds appropriately
Resilience – Level 2 – Performs well under normalpressure
5. Relatedto Policies and Procedures:
Operate inaccordance with applicable Legislative, Ministry and professionalassociation requirements.
Knowledgeableabout and guidance of others in order to fully comply with QualityAssurance Measures (QAM) guidelines as directed by MCCSS.
Is Knowledgeableabout, and ensures others are knowledgeable about in order to fully complywith the agency’s policies and procedures
Operates, at alltimes, in a safe and secure manner
6. Healthand safety:
Ensure Health andSafety Program requirements are followed based on the Occupational Healthand Safety Act
Ensure anawareness of safety measures for the agency, yourself and the individualsreceiving service.
Ensure compliancewith the agency’s mandatory training requirements.
Location: Brockville, Ontario
Job Types: Relief
Wage: $27.00 Hourly
Minimum Availability: One shift every three months
Reference ID: 2026-010
The foregoing Job Description reflects the general duties necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be construed to be all of the work requirements that may be inherent in this classification.




Developmental Services of Leeds and Grenville is committed to providing a recruitment and selection process that is both inclusive and free from barriers. DSLG welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request, and will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
Applicants are required, in advance, to make any accommodation request known to Human Resources by contacting the department at 1-(phone hidden) extension 189 or using the Bell Relay Service. Human Resources will strive to provide reasonable and appropriate accommodation for all applicants during the recruitment and selection process, which will ensure the process is conducted in a fair and equitable manner.
About Us Since 1983 DevelopmentalServices of Leeds and Grenville (DSLG) is a non-profit, charitable organizationproviding services and supports for people with developmental disabilities.Incorporated in May 1983, DSLG began operations in July of that year under thename Brockville and Area Centre for Developmentally Handicapped Persons Inc.(B.A.C.D.H.P. Inc.). DSLG offers a variety of clinical and family support services to children and adults living in the counties of Leeds and Grenville. Services are available to individuals who are experiencing a developmental/ intellectual disability or in some cases to children who may be at risk for a developmental/intellectual disability. Services are also available to the family, the school, the community and other human service organizations that affect the individual. We strive to make our broad range of support services inclusive, individualized and emphasize full participation in community life. We work collaboratively with our community partners to be innovative and translate our fundamental beliefs into daily practice.

Referrals for services can be made by any individual or agency, providing consent has been obtained from the individual or family, by calling the Brockville office.

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📌 Relief Community Support Worker (Ontario)
🏢 Developmental Services of Leeds and Grenville
📍 Ontario