SUMMARY STATEMENT:

To support people who have an intellectual disability to achieve their personal goals, as they relate to work and alternative options.  Facilitate relationships, skills and roles which promote their effective participation in the typical and valued life of the community.

POSITION (Classification):

SUPPORT WORKER, PART TIME

REPORTING TO:

Supervisor

HOURS:

Up to 30 hours per week with the ability to pick up additional shifts

Days, Evenings, Overnights, Weekends

HOURLY RATE RANGE:

Part Time: $20.74-$22.14
Overnight Rest: $18.93

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of two years experience working with people who have an intellectual disability preferred
• DSW or equivalent preferred
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to support behavioral needs and protocols
• Previous experience providing support to people who have a mental health diagnosis, and dealing with high anxiety situations
• Ability to work independently providing one-to-one support and as a team in a group living setting

• Experience in providing respectful personal care
• Training in dispensing medication
• Ability to operate large vehicles such as an accessible mini-van
• Good written and verbal communication scales
• Ability to engage with and captivate people that do not use words to communicate
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation
• Experience caring for individual with medical and physical needs
• Current Standard First Aid, CPR-C
• Valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable vehicle
• Current Vulnerable Sector Screening within the last 5 months

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Supporting a person with an intellectual disability to participate in their community
• Engaging with the person and providing them with various options for community & recreational activities and outings that will interest them
• Assisting the person to participate in activities of their preference and choice

Community Living Central York is an equal opportunity employer which welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.

We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please let us know if you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.

COVID-19 Considerations:

We require all new staff to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of hire. Should any candidate be unable to vaccinate for a bona fide human rights related reason, Community Living Central York will investigate whether accommodation is possible without undue hardship based on the position.

New employees will be fully trained on all IPAC measures, including Personal Protective Equipment and precautionary measures the organization has put in place to protect employees and the individuals we support from Covid-19.

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