Careers

Part-Time Support Worker
Program: Supported Group Living

Status: Part-time
Pay Range: Day-$22.30 to $24.24
Night-$19.33
Location: Walkerton, ON

Hours of Work: Based on the needs of people supported and may include days, evenings and weekends.

Benefits: Percentage in Lieu of Benefits. Vacation and Paid time off.

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of people and the community? If that is you, you have come to the right place! At Community Living Walkerton and District, we are looking for outgoing, energetic, and compassionate people to join our team to support people with intellectual disabilities to live their best lives. You will be joining a dedicated team of direct support professionals who are committed to creating a community of inclusion where all people are welcomed and accepted.
As a Support Worker with Community Living Walkerton and District, you will be supporting people within their home to live their best lives. The Support Worker will support people with all aspects of daily living and explore opportunities in the Community so they can be as active as they choose. The support worker will work with the people they support to encourage them to live independent lives where they are able to complete daily tasks and responsibilities independently.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
▪Work each day towards supporting people based on the mission, vision and values of Community Living Walkerton and District to live their best lives.
▪Establishing respectful relationships with people, recognizing their rights as citizens; promoting their dignity and well-being.
▪Assist people to develop informed decision- making skills and exercising of choices.
▪Support each person as indicated by the person in their Individual Support Plan, Positive Behaviour Support Plan and any other protocols developed by the person supported.
▪Carry out established supports required for the health, safety and rights for the protection and promotion of each person.
▪Provide support in a person’s home; preparing nutritional meals, administering medication, assisting with personal care and other areas as needed or requested.
▪Accurately complete any required documentation.

QUALIFICATIONS:
▪Completion of a Developmental Services Worker Program/Social Services Worker Program/Personal Support Worker Program and/or minimum 1 -year experience working with people with an intellectual disability.
▪Strong written, verbal and non-verbal skills.
▪Team player with an ability to work independently.
▪Comfortable with web- based technology.
▪Current First Aid/CPR.
▪Valid Driver’s License and use of personal vehicle.
▪Experience providing support to people with complex needs is a strong asset.

Please submit cover letter and resume to jobs@clwalkerton.org quoting:
Support Worker-Job Posting #2024-EXT in the subject line.
We would like to this opportunity to thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.