2025-011 Community Support Worker

Position Summary

The position of Community Support Worker is responsible for providing direct services and supports to the individuals residing in the short-term treatment home. Working as part of the Residential Services and Support team, the position is responsible for assisting individuals with developmental disabilities and/or a dual-diagnosis (some who may have come in conflict with the law), in achieving goals through the implementation of established service support plans.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 year Community College diploma, preferably BST, DSW, CYW
• 1 year practical experience with individuals who have a developmental disability and/or dual diagnosis (some who may have come in contact with the law) in a community setting
• Knowledge and understanding of the needs and best practice service standards for persons with developmental disabilities
• Experience working in a residential behavioural setting is an asset
• CPR and First Aid
• Certification in non-violent crisis intervention (CPI)
• Pharmacology training is an asset
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle

Duties And Responsibilities
Related to policies and procedures:

• Provides services to clients:
• Participating in the implementation of (clinical) approaches as recommended by the Individual Support Plan
• Participating in the documentation of progress as it relates to day-to-day adaptive functioning in the home/community and in support of any treatment plans/recommendations
• Assisting individuals to take part in their scheduled activities; this includes aiding and directing the individuals in their hygiene, housekeeping and educational routines
• Participating in the provision of learning opportunities within the residential environment and the community as determined by the Individual Support Plan
• Assisting individuals to access services and supports such as medical appointments, recreation opportunities and community events
• Provides administrative support:
• Participating in team meetings; sharing information with other staff
• Participating in the administering of medications as required and maintaining written records as needed
• Participating in routine maintenance and cleanliness of the short-term treatment home
• Participating in data collection as required
• Completing required program documentation
• Participates in other related duties including (but not limited to):
• Maintaining program materials, equipment, program areas, supplies, etc
• Maintaining petty cash (up to $200.00)
• Maintaining food inventory in accordance with the Canadian Food Guide
• Maintaining monetary program requirements
• Operates in accordance with applicable Legislative, Ministry and professional association requirements of the position
• Is knowledgeable about, ensures others are knowledgeable about and complies with Quality Assurance Measures (QAM) guidelines as directed by the Ministry of Children, Community, and Social Services (MCCSS)
• Is knowledgeable about, ensures others are knowledgeable about and complies with the agency’s policies and procedures
• Operates, at all times, in a safe and secure manner
• Health and safety:
• Ensure Health and Safety Program requirements are followed based on the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Ensure an awareness of safety measures for the agency, yourself and the individuals receiving services
• Ensure compliance with the agency’s mandatory training requirements

The foregoing Job Description reflects the general duties necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be construed to be all of the work requirements that may be inherent in this classification.

Developmental Services of Leeds and Grenville is committed to providing a recruitment and selection process that is both inclusive and free from barriers. DSLG welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request, and will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Applicants are required, in advance, to make any accommodation request known to Human Resources by contacting the department at 1-613-345-1290 extension 177 or using the Bell Relay Service. Human Resources will strive to provide reasonable and appropriate accommodation for all applicants during the recruitment and selection process, which will ensure the process is conducted in a fair and equitable manner.

Status: Permanent Full-time
Hours of work: 36 hours weekly
Hourly Rate: $30.55-$33.99
Location: Brockville, Leeds Grenville