SUMMARY STATEMENT:
At Community Living Central York (CLCY), we believe everyone deserves to live a meaningful life, experience belonging, and reach their full potential. Our Direct Support Professionals play a vital role in empowering people with diverse abilities, including individuals with complex behavioural and mental health support needs, to live with dignity, independence, and strong community connection.
As a Full-Time Direct Support Skilled with our Supported Independent Living (SIL) Program, you will provide consistent, skilled, and compassionate support to individuals with diverse abilities, including people with complex behavioural, emotional regulation, and mental health support needs. You will be a key member of a collaborative team working to foster independence, stability, and meaningful participation in community life.
POSITION (Classification): Direct Support Professional
Supported Independent Living/Health and Wellness
STATUS: Full Time (Contract: 18 months); REPLACEMENT
REPORTING TO: Manager, Associate Family, Respite Supports & Supported Independent Living Programs
HOURS: 37.5 hours per week
TUESDAY – SATURDAY (Days, Afternoons and Weekends Required)
HOURLY RATE RANGE: $29.41 - $30.59
(as per Collective Agreement)
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: DSW or equivalent, preferably with a minimum of two years experience working with people who have an intellectual disability
Knowledge of community resources and how to access them
Must be available to work flexible hours including days, afternoons and weekends (will
Able to assist with planning, organizing, and coordinating recreation programs and special events
Required to complete training in ADBT and Relationship Group Education to facilitate training/s offered to people with intellectual disabilities.




Previous experience planning, and facilitating group training`s an asset
Must be able to plan and participate in physical activity programs (including swimming)
Previous experience working collaboratively with families and other outside agencies
Ability to multitask and time manage yourself in order to support people in a variety of locations and settings
Ability to support and assist people who have an intellectual disability to create and follow budgets
Must be well organized and task oriented
Ability to support people to maintain independent living skills and recognize areas of risk
Ability to support people through challenging behaviours and follow protocols
Previous experience supporting people who have a mental health diagnosis and navigating high anxiety situations
Ability to work independently and as part of team
Ability to follow and create Individual Support Plans, assist with other administration duties including, pre and post data collection
Previous experience supporting people who have diabetes and other medical conditions
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Good communication skills including written and verbal
Current First Aid, CPR and Non-violent Crisis Intervention certificates
Proven use of CPI strategies including verbal de-escalation
Valid driver’s licence (G), insurance and access to a reliable vehicle
Proven track record supporting community participation, transportation, recreation, employment, and social inclusion activities
Vulnerable Sector Screening (must be within 6 months at time of hire
CLCY does not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the creation, evaluation, screening, or decision-making processes related to this posting. Human reviewers conduct all content and assessments.

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