Casual Support Worker
Program: Intense Supports
Status: Casual 2026-030
Pay Rate: $21.12 - 26.81 an hour
Location: Owen Sound
Hours of Work: 10-12 hours shifts, Days, Evenings, Overnights and/or Weekends.
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 Owen Sound 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.
Support Worker’s role in CLOSD’s Intensive Supports program is to recognize the value that every individual contributes to our community and to making each day meaningful. The Support Worker will have the ability to provide life skills support at varying levels depending on the individuals’ needs, encourage life-long learning; along with promoting positive self-worth is the everyday focus. Reporting to the Program Supervisor, this position is responsible for promoting individual safety, security, dignity and respect to all people. Within the scope of this position provide support, assistance and advocacy based on the needs and abilities of each person, in offering them opportunities to participate and share in community life as equal and valued partners. Effective and accurate written and oral communication is required. The Support Worker will demonstrate professionalism as a liaison between people supported, their families, support networks and community partners if required. The Support Worker will participate as a team member by contributing input for the development, implementation and evaluation of Individual Support Plans and day to day living.
Key Responsibilities
- Self-directed: confident in exercising judgement and making decisions.
- Work each day towards supporting people based on the mission, vision and values of Community Living Owen Sound and District to live their best lives;
- Establishing respectful relationships with people, recognizing their rights as citizens; promoting their dignity and well-being;
- 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
- Ability to make decisions and exercise judgement within generally prescribed procedures, instructions and standards.
- Assist people to develop informed decision- making skills and exercising of choices
- The ability to be flexible in adapting to and working effectively within a variety of situations, and with various individuals or groups. Being adaptable in understanding and appreciating different and opposing perspectives on an issue or situation, adapting one’s approach as the requirements of a situation change.
- Counselling, behavioural interventions, conflict resolution, money management and interpersonal skill development.
- 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
- Demonstrated willingness to collaborate effectively with others is critical to creating alignment within and across groups, and to providing high levels of services to those who are supported.
- Maintain stamina and performance and to act effectively under pressure.
- Accurately complete any required documentation
- Demonstrate a positive work performance.
- Must be able to adhere to IPAC (Infection Protection and Control) practices and wear Personal Protective Equipment when and where applicable.
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.
- A good understanding of dual diagnosis.
- Team player with an ability to work independently.
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
- Comfortable with web- based technology
- Must have a valid driver’s G license and use of a vehicle
- Current First Aid and CPR certification. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification is required within 30 days of hire.
- You must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Experience supporting people with complex needs is considered a strong asset.
Additional Requirements
- Valid G Class Driver’s Licence.
- Proof of valid vehicle insurance.
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position.
- Commitment to ongoing training and professional development.
Community Living Owen Sound and District is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, valuing, and respecting diversity. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. We do not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools in any part of our recruitment or hiring process. We will accommodate the needs of qualified applicants under the Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians Disability Act, in all aspects of the hiring process, upon request. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $21.12-$26.81 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
Flexible language requirement:
Experience:
Licence/Certification:
- Class G Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
