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