2025-010 Community Support Worker

The position of the Community Support Worker with Housing is responsible for participating in client program planning and program implementation and assisting in the pursuit of opportunities for community inclusion and participation. Working as part of the Housing and Program Initiatives team, the position is responsible for the implementation of clinical and professional recommendations in order to reach individual’s with developmental disabilities and/or dual-diagnosis’ goals and maximize their potential.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2 year Community College diploma, preferably BST, DSW, CYW
• 1 year practical experience with individuals who have a developmental disability in a community setting
• Knowledge and understanding of the needs and best practice service standards for persons with developmental disabilities
• Understanding of the impact of a developmental disability on the individual and family
• Good interpersonal skills, personal maturity and the ability to be a positive role model
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• CPR and First Aid training
• Certification in non-violent crisis intervention (CPI)
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle

Duties And Responsibilities
PROVIDES SERVICES TO CLIENTS LIVING MORE INDEPENDENTLY BY:

• Assist the client to participate in a more independent living arrangement by supporting their daily living requirements.
• Developing strategies for independent living in a home-based setting.
• Providing strategies for independence.
• Creating a continuous teaching and learning support structure that will engage the individual while providing them with skills to support greater independence.
• Assist individuals to use technology to support their living arrangements.
• Teach individuals to live in a safe environment.
• Participating in the implementation of instructional programs, consistent with the goals of individuals supported through the Community activities.
• Participating in the pursuit of opportunities for community inclusion and participation.
• Participating in the selection and/or preparation of various activities and learning.
• Transporting clients from home to the community supports, appointments, employment, etc.

Provides Support To Clients In The Community By:

• Consulting with clients to plan for events or activities that would interest them.
• Maintaining family contact and community relations.
• Engaging community connections with employers, friends and participants in social opportunities.
• Exploring new opportunities for teaching and learning.
• Providing an appropriate role model by interacting with the client, encouraging engagement with staff and other community participants in a positive, encouraging manner.
• Interacting with service providers, individuals in the community, parents, etc. with an emphasis on sharing information to ensure consistency in all environments and to maintain cooperation and positive communication between all mediators.
• Identify new opportunities that could be presented to the client and explore their interest.
• Providing personal support for individuals (i.e. personal hygiene, safety, etc.).

Provides Administrative Support By:

• Working as a team member in cooperation with the Housing and Program Initiatives Facilitator and other DSLG staff as required.
• Participating in the planning of general routines and specific long and short-term goals of community participants, including documentation as required.

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

Related To Policies And Procedures:

• 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: Temporary Full-time
Hours of work: 36 hours weekly
Salary: $30.55 - 33.99
Location: Brockville, Leeds Grenville