Full-time Summer Student Support Provider: 35 hours/week - includes some weekends. Location: Cayuga/Dunnville
*Canada Summer Job Grant Requirement: Under age 30 at start of employment
Community Living Haldimand has been supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1958. We are located in Haldimand County, with sites in Dunnville, Cayuga and Hagersville.
As a member of our team you will:
- Receive paid training
- Gain valuable on-the-job experience
- Work in a supportive coaching environment
- Possible employment in Fall 2025 for successful candidate
We are looking for candidates who:
- Are enthusiastic, caring and resilient and seeking a career that enables you to make a difference in someone's life everyday
- Demonstrate respectful communication and are team players
- Possess key threshold competencies: accountability, advocating for others, collaborating and creative problem solving
- Recognize people's right of self-determination for continuous growth and development, and to live their lives as they choose
- Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is an asset
- Possess a valid Ontario Driver’s License - G or G2
- Possess Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate-or take our certified course
- First-Aid/CPR Level C - must be current or obtain at own cost prior to hire
Direct Support Worker responsibilities:
- Support adults who have intellectual and developmental disabilities in accordance with their support plan
- Participate with individuals in community activities throughout summer
- Provide supports for daily living which may include ensuring a clean and safe living environment, assisting with personal hygiene, administering medications, planning and preparing meals
Applicants who participate in the interview process will be provided, upon request, accommodation to the materials and processes used in the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Integrated Standards.
Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: $19.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
Flexible language requirement:
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience working with persons who have intellectual and/or physical disabilities?
- Are you currently in a post-secondary program where the content is relevant to this position?
Licence/Certification:
- Driver's License G or G2 (required)
Work Location: In person
