Direct Support Professional

OUR MISSION: People with intellectual disabilities have the opportunity to participate in all elements of living in the community. "Our Community Where We All Belong"

Have you ever wanted a fulfilling career supporting and inspiring possibilities for a person in your community who has an intellectual disability? Our Direct Support Professionals provide a wide range of supports to persons with an intellectual disability aged 18-years and older in the absence of natural family supports, friends, and community. This program provides 24-hour support staff within a group home setting.

Employment opportunities include permanent positions in the following capacity:

Part Time (8 to 29 hours per week)

Scheduled primarily for afternoons, evenings and weekends and you may also be scheduled for either awake and/or asleep overnight shifts if required.  Additional shifts and on-call opportunities available, based on seniority.

Responsibilities:
Actively provide direct care through assistance, guidance, and life skill coaching. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, personal and health care, person-centered goal planning, overall household duties, shopping, and meal preparation. Ensure the safety and well-being of each person at all times.  

We Provide:

• Competitive Wages, $23.00 to start; $24.00 at 250 hours; $24.17-$25.74 at 500 hours; $25.51-$27.14 after 2080 hours.
• Multi-Sector Pension Plan Contributions by the Employee and the Employer.
• Health Spending account for each Part Time Employee 
• Career specific training and certifications that will assist with your professional development.
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan and exclusive employee discounts.
• Growth and career advancement opportunities.
• Strong health and safety culture.  

Requirements:

• Completion or working towards completion of a Certificate, Community College Diploma or University degree, in a related field.
• Experience providing care and supporting people with physical or intellectual disabilities.
• Availability and flexibility to work a variety of shifts (including 12 hour weekend shifts).
• Valid "G or G2" Driver's License and with $1 Million Liability Insurance.
• Vulnerable Sector Police Check Clearance.
• Emergency First Aid & CPR Certification.
• Experience administrating medication and knowledge of assistive devices is an asset.
• Completion of Worker Health and Safety Awareness Training and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Training.

Resumes can be submitted online through the form below, emailed to humanresources@clstcatharines.ca or faxed to Human Resources at 905-688-9926.

We are an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005), Community Living St. Catharines will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you require a disability-related accommodation, please inform the Human Resources Department. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. To request an alternate format, please contact the HR Department at 905-688-5222, Ext. 276, or by email to humanresources@clstcatharines.ca, or by TTY, to 905-688-5222.