The Community Participation Worker provides flexible, person-centered support to adults in community programming. This role involves working directly with individuals who may have developmental or physical disabilities, mental health concerns, complex support needs, or a dual diagnosis. The Community Participation Worker supports individuals in setting and achieving personal goals, making healthy choices, and engaging in meaningful community activities.

In collaboration with the Community Participation Supervisor, team members, and the individuals supported, the Community Participation Worker helps lead, observe, plan, and implement programs and activities that promote learning, skill development, recreation, social connection, and greater independence in daily living. The position also contributes to maintaining a safe, welcoming, and well-organized program setting.

Work Schedule / Rotation

There is one full-time position available. Shifts follow a scheduled rotation, primarily consisting of 8-hour daytime shifts. Some evenings and weekends may be required, depending on the needs of the individuals supported.

For the Relief position, we are looking at hiring more than one person for more than one program/location. Hours are not guaranteed but shifts are primarily weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. You will be contacted to work shifts when covering for staff absences (e.g., vacation or illness). Occasional evening shifts (no later than 9:00 p.m.) and weekends may be required.

Training:
You will receive comprehensive training and onboarding before working independently, ensuring you feel confident, prepared, and supported in your role.

We offer:

- $26.20 per hour to start.
- On-going learning and career development opportunities.
- Friendly, respectful, supportive, and inclusive work environment.
- Mileage paid when on shift when using own personal vehicle (0.60 cents per kilometer.)
- Group insurance benefits for full-time positions.
- Paid time off for full-time positions.
- Free Parking at head office.
- Matching RRSP program.

Innovative Community Support Services (ICSS) is a non-profit charitable organization that is committed to creating and providing families & individuals with innovative,



high quality and cost-effective community-based programs and services that promote a strong sense of wellbeing while making a positive contribution to our culturally diversified community.

Requirements

- DSW, SSW, CYW, or three years of experience working with challenging behaviours, medically fragile individuals and/or creating and implementing plans.
- Must have valid, current CPR/First Aid, CPI training, and a clean vulnerable sector police check.
- Possess a valid driver's licence.
- Must provide a driver's abstract.
- Possess valid vehicle insurance.
- Access to personal vehicles for work purposes.
- Must provide a letter of good health and documentation indicating all up-to-date applicable immunizations.

Experience

- Experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
- Experience working with people with mental health diagnoses.
- Candidates must have a proven track record in support provision and positive, professional relationships with community partners and families.
- Skilled in utilizing ISP (individual support plan), at least six months' recent community support experience involving individuals with intellectual and/or physical challenges, and mental health challenges.

Responsibilities

- Mentor and teach life skills, including communication skills, coping with emotions and change, budgeting, household management, sexual health and healthy relationships, boundaries and self-care, self-expression, social skills, coping tools, good hygiene habits, community awareness, and personal safety.
- Promote inclusion in community activities involving artistic, educational, and recreational programming and participation in the volunteer sector.
- Link the individual to other community support services needed.
- Support each individual to develop skills and assume roles that promote his/her independence and self-worth.
- Acts as an advocate for supported individuals with landlords and other tenants, doctors and hospital workers, social assistance workers, OPGT, police and other community agencies.
- Acts as a resource to other service providers with education, advocacy and consultations.




- Implement support for individuals to achieve personal goals and new skills as established through individual support plans (ISP) and identified goals.

Skills

- Ability to plan, organize, execute and teach daily living activities.
- Ability to think ethically and professionally and communicate different perspectives and rationale for decision making within a behavioural framework and person-centred approach.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to follow direction and work as a member of a team.
- Ability to problem solve and make decisions accordingly.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and support new and unacquainted individuals with minimal information.
- Written communication skills to complete forms/reports.
- Effective conflict resolution, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Interpersonal skills for problem-solving and relationship-building with supported individuals, staff, and parents.
- Strong verbal English communication skills.

This job posting is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the agency.

We want to hear from you! Please include your resume as well as a cover letter outlining your accomplishments and indicating why you would be suitable for this position. We thank all candidates applying. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates will be contacted via email.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free recruitment process. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates to participate in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs in accordance with applicable accessibility legislation.CSS is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in employment.

Pay: $26.20 per hour

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Education:

- DCS / DEC (preferred)

Language:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)
- First Aid Certification (required)
- CPR Certification (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Community Support Worker FT & Relief (Lanthier Drive) (Cumberland)
🏢 Innovative Community Support Services
📍 Cumberland