Community Support Worker

**Community Support Worker - Relief (Call-In) - Residential** Community Support Workers assist individuals, using a person-directed approach, with developmental disabilities in all aspects of their support plans. Community Living Kincardine & District is recruiting applicants from the Developmental or Human Services fields, who are looking for a rewarding career in supporting individuals to achieve their goals and actively participate in their community. This is a **relief** position with no guarantee of hours, and shifts are available on a call-in basis. If you believe that individuals of all abilities belong and should have an equal opportunity to participate in the community, CLKD is a place where you can work to _inspire possibilities _for all of the individuals we support **Responsibilities**: - Support individuals in their daily routines, as determined by their support plans. - Provide personal care and cognitive, social and/or emotional support using a person-centered/ directed approach. - Offer support to enable individuals to be self-sufficient and to nurture self-determination. - Provide flexible, quality supports to assist individuals to discover inclusive, community options where possible. - Provide assistance with a variety of household activities, and meal preparation, as required. - Maintain effective, open communication with Individuals receiving support, co-workers, families, external service providers, and Supervisor. - Provide quality support consistent with Agency Policies & Procedures, Mission, Vision & Values, and Ministry of Children Community and Social Services (MCCSS) requirements. - Promote a safe environment for both staff and supported individuals. - Ability to work and contribute in a team environment **Qualifications and Position Requirements**: - Preference given to those who have a minimum 2 years' experience in the Human Services field or Post-Secondary School diploma in a related field. - Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities. - Must be flexible and available to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays. - Vulnerable Sector Criminal Reference Check. - Valid Class "G" Ontario Driver's Licence and able to utilitize your personal, adequately insured vehicle (proof of minimum $1 million liability insurance) for work purposes. - Valid First Aid/CPR certificate (or obtained within first three months of hire). - Access to a mobile device that can accept texts; indicating when work shifts are available. **Compensation and Benefits**: - **Competitive Wages; entry level positions start at $26.25 per hour for day shift and $20.42 per hour for overnight (sleep) shift.**: - Paid multi-day orientation (in-field training). - Ongoing skills training opportunities; CLKD is a learning organization that evaluates its work, employs best practices and is innovative in its approaches. - Strong organizational culture; CLKD continually values and recognizes the contributions of staff and volunteers, fosters strong team approaches, and is honest and inviting in its communication practices. - Supportive Leadership Team - Community Living Kincardine & District is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier free recruitment and selection process. Applicants are encouraged to advise in advance if accommodation is required._ **Job Type**: Relief (Call-In) **Job Types**: Permanent, Casual **Salary**: $26.25 per hour **Benefits**: - Casual dress - Flexible schedule - On-site parking Schedule: - Day shift - Evening shift - Holidays - Monday to Friday - Night shift - On call - Weekends as needed Application question(s): - Do you have a reliable, adequately insured vehicle that can be used while at work? Licence/Certification: - Drivers License (required) Work Location: In person