Community Living Owen Sound and District is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process.
Accommodations are available upon request in all stages of the hiring process. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Coordinator in advance to discuss any accommodations required to support their participation.

>> We appreciate all applicants, however, please note you will ONLY hear from our recruitment team if you are selected for an interview.<<

Program: Supported Group Living

Status: Casual

Pay Rate: $21.12 -25.02

Location: Port Elgin and Owen Sound

Hours of Work: 12hr Shifts; Days, Evening, Nights and 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.

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 persons 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;


• Strong written, verbal and non-verbal skills;


• Team player with an ability to work independently;


• Comfortable with web- based technology;


• Current First Aid/CPR;


• Valid Drivers License;


• Experience providing support to people with complex needs is a strong asset.

We would like to take this chance to thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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.