Community Living Durham North is hiring Direct Support Professionals who share our vision of building a community where everyone is valued. We are an agency that provides supports to a variety of people with diverse needs, this includes people with an intellectual disability, mental health diagnoses, addictions, physical support needs, vision/hearing impairment, autism, behavioral challenges, acquired brain injury, dementia, and an aging population.At Community Living Durham North, we promote and facilitate community inclusion, meaningful participation and full citizenship. We offer services in various settings such as group homes, day programs and respite throughout the Scugog, Uxbridge and Brock Townships.Direct Support Professionals are required to perform a variety of tasks that include but are not limited to:Work as a teamPromote and facilitate community inclusion, meaningful participation and full citizenship.Provide hands on support in various areas of daily living including personal care.Assist with and follow individual support plans to ensure quality supportsImplement behaviour supports and crisis protocols as documentedAdminister medication as requiredAssist with accessing community resources including the facilitation of appointments.Safely conduct physical maneuvers and be prepared for work of a demanding physical nature, including but not limited to lifting,



bending and twisting.Excellent written and verbal communicationUnderstands the developmental service sector and the needs of the people we supportEnsure supports align with Quality Assurance MeasuresStrong advocacy and interpersonal skillsCreative problem solving and decision makingPromote independence and support people to pursue their dreams and goals.Community Living Durham North is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and diverse employment experience, regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation or identity, disability or education. Upon request CLDN will accommodate the needs of people with disabilities in our hiring processQualificationsMinimum requirement of a secondary school diplomaPreference will be given to applicants with a college diploma in a human services related fieldHuman Services Worker Diploma, Social Services Diploma, Community Services Worker Diploma, Child and Youth Worker Diploma, Behavioural Science Technology, University DegreeValid Driver's License, automobile insurance, and access to a personal vehicle is mandatoryClear Vulnerable Sector CheckExperience in developmental services preferredAdditional Benefits to working at CLDN?Competitive and overtime payFull Time - Extended Health Care for full time staff which include vision and dental and EAPPensionCasual dressVariety of schedulesFull time and part time jobs availablePaid In house training (1st aid, CPR, Safe Management Crisis Intervention, Medication Administration, and Positive Behaviour Supports)Opportunities for advancement and cross trainingOpportunities for skilled developmentSalaryPart Time -$27.37 per hour which includes 6% in lieu of benefitsSchedules7,8, 10 & 12 hours shiftsDay shiftsAfternoon shiftsHolidaysOvernight asleep and awakeWeekendsovertime*premiums provided for overnight awake shifts

📌 Support Worker (Port Perry)
🏢 Community Living Durham North
📍 Port Perry