Why Join the Team?

At Community Living Prince Edward, people are at the heart of everything we do. Our vibrant team of Supervisors, Support Coordinators, and Direct Support Professionals are committed to inspiring possibilities in the lives of people with intellectual disabilities and their families that we support in the Prince Edward County area.

A career in developmental service at Community Living Prince Edward offers:

flexible hours
competitive compensation
staff training & opportunities for personal growth
vibrant & supportive team environment
opportunity to make meaningful connections & impact

We would like to thank all applicants, however only those being selected for an interview will be contacted. Community Living Prince Edward is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection and appointment processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to this process, please advise human resources of your need to accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Note that our mailing address is Community Living Prince Edward, 67 King Street Unit #1, Picton, ON K0K 2T0.

Current Job Opportunities...

HIRING NOW - Summer Students – Direct Support Professionals

Looking for a meaningful summer job in the County? Enjoy assisting young adults? Want to make a meaningful difference in peoples’ lives in just 8 weeks? Our Summer Student positions might be a perfect fit for you!

We’re Community Living Prince Edward and since 1965 we’ve championed inclusion here in the County. Our team of 160+ professionals provide outstanding supports and services to people who live with an intellectual disability and their families throughout Prince Edward County. Every day, we support people to live with dignity, participate in our community and feel respected as valued citizens.

Right now, we’re hiring Summer Student Direct Support Professionals for eight-week (30 hours/week) summer positions in Picton, Ontario. Please note: the recruitment of these positions is dependent on confirmation of summer student grant funding.

As a summer student, you’ll help adults with disabilities build life experiences, volunteer and get hired in the community. Learn from experienced professionals and help County youth thrive, participate and grow this summer!

You Can Expect:

A competitive salary, starting at $18.50/hour plus 4% added to every pay for vacation pay.
On-the-job training from experienced colleagues as well as ongoing learning opportunities which will enhance your professional growth and development.
The satisfaction of helping people live their best lives.
Access to a variety of resources to enhance the work that you will be doing.

Your Responsibilities:

Building community awareness and promoting the value of inclusive employment, volunteerism as well as recreational activities
Identifying potential opportunities for inclusion and create a work plan to bring these opportunities to life
Assisting people in meeting their individual learning objectives, preparing for jobs and volunteering as well as developing new skills
Assisting with creating a variety of augmentative communication tools and strategies for people with an intellectual disability
Liaising with community partners to help ensure successful placements and identify any follow-up activities
Coordinating workshops as well as professional growth and development activities focussed on work and employment related matters
Assisting people, we serve to navigate the local transit system and to develop enhanced independent travel skills.
Assisting College Readiness participants with developing their skills and portfolios
Recognizing and reporting any Health and Safety issues requiring attention
Bringing to life our values, vision and mission: Dedicated to supporting people with intellectual disabilities and their families to explore possibilities, pursue opportunities, make choices, and live the life they choose.

Who we’re looking for:

Candidates who are 17+ years of age and interested in Human Services or Social Services career
Excellent interpersonal, communications and teamwork skills
Ability to follow direction, work independently and outline clear expectations to others.
An individual who thrives when helping others, is a strong advocate for inclusive communities and champions our values
Proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID19
Current First Aid / CPR certificate

Want to make a real difference in peoples’ lives this summer? Please forward your detailed resume and cover letter, by no later than March 24, 2025 outlining how your skills and experiences match the identified qualifications, duties and responsibilities to:

Jennifer McFarlane, Assistant, Human Resources at jennifer.mcfarlane@clpe.on.ca

HIRING NOW - Scheduling Supervisor - Full Time

Are you a time management expert? Experienced at not only planning but changing plans with ease? Want to advance your career in Prince Edward County? We want to hear from you!

Located in Picton, ON we’re looking for a Full Time Scheduling and Call-In Supervisor to join our growing non-profit. If you want to further hone your organizational skills and work with collaborative and talented colleagues, look no further than Community Living Prince Edward.

Since 1965, we’ve proudly championed inclusion here in Prince Edward County. Each day, our team brings to life our values and advances vision. Together, we’re focused on fulfilling our mission: Dedicated to supporting people with intellectual disabilities and their families to explore possibilities, pursue opportunities, make choices, and live the life they choose.

About this Role

As a Supervisor, Scheduling and Call-In, you’ll be responsible for creating and distributing bi-weekly digital schedules for approximately 160 employees, in keeping with set timelines. Reporting to the Director, Human Resources you will assist with backfilling shifts created by employee absences. You will also have administrative duties and responsibilities for supporting our scheduling and call-in team. This is a 12-hour rotational role from 5:30 am to 5:30 pm and includes weekdays as well as weekends.

About You

You are a people person. You have experience supervising team members and are adept at efficiently juggling multiple priorities. Ideally, you are familiar with the social services and have experience working within a scheduling environment. Experience understanding the scheduling needs of group living environments would be considered an asset. Your excellent technical, organizational and time management skills, along with your dynamic interpersonal and communication skills, will complement our current team of dedicated professionals.

What we’re looking for:

A post-secondary degree/diploma
An understanding of the values of the Community Living movement and social services
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
A valid Full G driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
Current First Aid, CPR level C and CPI certificates
Adaptability to a flexible work schedule which will include evenings and weekends in keeping with the needs of the people and families we serve
Able to present confirmation documentation of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19

If you are interested in inspiring possibilities, share in the values and beliefs of the Community Living movement, and are looking for Full Time role with Benefits that can lead to a long-term career, then please forward your detailed resume and cover letter, by no later than March 3, 2025 outlining how your skills and experiences match the identified qualifications, duties and responsibilities to:

Roxanne Bird, Director, Human Resources at roxanne.bird@clpe.on.ca

HIRING NOW - Youth Support Worker - Full Time

Want to advance your Direct Support career in Prince Edward County? Keen to enhance your skills, work directly with community partners and bring your creative ideas to life? We want to hear from you!

Located in Picton, ON we’re looking for a Full Time Community Youth Support Worker to join our growing non-profit. If you want to develop your DS career and be actively involved with local schools and colleges, look no further than Community Living Prince Edward.

As a Full Time Youth Support Worker, you’ll support youth and young adults who live with an intellectual disability to make successful transitions from school to post-secondary life. In this empowering position, your work will support young people to succeed in employment, volunteering, education, leisure, social, skill development as well as transitions to adult services and greater independence.

About You
You are a successful collaborator who has at least two (2) years of experience working with youth who live with an intellectual disability and their families, along with two (2) years of planning and service delivery experience. In this permanent, Full Time role with Benefits, you’ll report to the Supervisor, Supports and Services. An overview of your responsibilities can be found below.

Your Skills:

Advocating for others, creative problem solving & decision making, collaboration, fostering independence in others, initiative, interpersonal relations & respect and personal resilience.
Prompt, effective and relevant service delivery to the person’s and their family’s desires and promotes respect, safety and dignity for an improved quality of life.

Your Responsibilities:

Liaising and advocating on behalf of youth and their families with their school; supporting the transition from high school to community; facilitating inclusion, etc.
Facilitating Transition Solutions Planning and enabling youth and young adults to gain lived experience in preparation for community life after school.
Creating and implementing special interest and educational sessions curriculum.
Facilitating Ambassador for Inclusion Training with student leaders, school personnel and community partners.
Connecting with businesses and community partners to facilitate inclusive employment, volunteerism as well as social roles for youth and young adults inclusive of providing guidance and coaching supports.
Coordinating with your supervisor to develop and implement employment services and training opportunities such as Students at Work and Co-op with a Purpose.
Assisting youth with the transition to post-secondary education including applying for bursaries.
Fostering independence and promoting the development of independent living skills and facilitating a variety of Workshop Series.
Facilitating and actively supporting people to connect to services and community resources based on personal preference and needs.
Assisting youth and their families to access funding, completing applications and respite with a purpose.
Contributing to building community awareness about the needs of people with disabilities and/or Community Living Prince Edward by giving presentations, attending resource fairs, forums and creating displays, etc.
Bringing to life our values, vision and mission: Dedicated to supporting people with intellectual disabilities and their families to explore possibilities, pursue opportunities, make choices, and live the life they choose.

What we’re looking for:

Graduate of the Child and Youth Worker Program, Social Service Worker, Direct Support Worker (DSW) or other relevant Human Services degree/diploma
An understanding of Developmental Services Ontario, ODSP, Passport Funding and other funding mechanisms
A valid Full G driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Current First Aid, CPR level C and CPI certificates
Adaptability to a flexible work schedule which will include evenings and weekends in keeping with the needs of the people and families we serve
Able to present confirmation documentation of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19

If you are interested in inspiring possibilities, share in the values and beliefs of the Community Living movement, and are looking for Full Time role with Benefits that can lead to a long-term career, then please forward your detailed resume and cover letter, by no later than March 3, 2025 outlining how your skills and experiences match the identified qualifications, duties and responsibilities to:
Roxanne Bird, Director, Human Resources at roxanne.bird@clpe.on.ca

HIRING NOW - Two Direct Support Professionals - Full Time Residential

Do you have strong communication skills? Are you an experienced support worker looking for a position in Prince Edward County? Interested in a permanent role with a growing non-profit? Want to champion inclusion every day? Contact us now.

We’re Community Living Prince Edward and since 1965 we’ve championed inclusion here in the County. In the role of Direct Support Professional – Full Time Residential you’ll work a combination of day and night shifts. If you want to join a talented team, we’d like to hear from you.

This position is an integral part of a team that’s dedicated to supporting people with an intellectual disability who have strong communications skills with American Sign Language. In this role, you’ll assist people to develop independent living skills and access community resources. During each shift, you will enhance the quality of life for people we support by fostering their community connections, personal relationships and personal goal attainments.

About You
Well-known as a successful collaborator, you are a graduate of a relevant Human Services degree or diploma program. You can demonstrate your ability to use a variety of communication modes, including experience with American Sign Language. We will partner with the successful incumbents to build on the effective communication skills they currently have to become more efficient in American Sign Language.

As well, you have experience writing plans of support and supporting people with developing their individual plans of support. Using a holistic approach, you are experienced in supporting people to manage their overall and specific health support needs.

Compensation

Entry $29.99/hour
Access to the Group Benefits Plan and a Group RRSP Plan

Hours

80 hours over two (2) weeks
This position requires the incumbent to primarily work eight (8) hours shifts, that will be scheduled both on weekends and weekdays.
Days of work will vary based on service needs.

Your Responsibilities:

Facilitating Person Directed Planning and supporting people to develop strategies that lead to the attainment of individual goals.
Using tools to support people to develop personal goals leading to increased independence.
Developing teaching tools that lead to increased independence and skills.
Using technology to promote independence, increase communication and autonomy.
Creative problem solving and decision making.
Acting as an ambassador for inclusion and supporting people to participate fully in their community, build meaningful connections and take on valued social roles.
Facilitating and actively supporting people to connect to services and community resources based on personal preference and needs.
Advocating for the people you support.
Communicating effectively with families, community partners and community members.
Supporting people who are transitioning from their family home to their own home within Community Living Prince Edward as a stepping stone to living independently.
Assisting with and maintain administrative tasks as required by the both the people we serve and assigned duties in keeping with the policies/procedures and practices of the organization.
Assisting with household maintenance tasks as outlined policies/procedures and practices of the organization.
Bringing to life our values, vision and mission: Dedicated to supporting people with intellectual disabilities and their families to explore possibilities, pursue opportunities, make choices, and live the life they choose.

Who we’re looking for:

Strong communication skills with American Sign Language – at least completion and experience with Level 1
Graduate of a Direct Support Worker (DSW), Social Service Worker (SSW), (BST), Justice Worker or other relevant Human Services degree/diploma
Current CPR & First Aid and CPI Certificates
Applied Medications Certificate or completed training deemed equivalent by the employer
Valid Full G Drivers Licence & access to a reliable vehicle
Clear Vulnerable Persons Sector Check
Ability to demonstrate consistent attendance at work
Demonstrated ability to take initiative be innovative and think outside-the-box.
Able to present confirmation documentation of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Ability to communicate with people both internal and external to the organization.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

If you are interested in inspiring possibilities, share in the values and beliefs of the Community Living movement, and are looking for permanent role that can lead to a long-term career, then please forward your detailed resume and cover letter, by no later than March 10, 2025 outlining how your skills and experiences match the identified qualifications, duties and responsibilities to:

Roxanne Bird, Director, Human Resources at roxanne.bird@clpe.on.ca

HIRING NOW - Direct Support Professional / Overnight Sleep Supports Contract

Are you an experienced DSP and looking for a night shift role in Prince Edward County? Interested in an up-to-12 month contract? Want to make a real difference in people’s lives? Contact us now.

We’re Community Living Prince Edward and since 1965 we’ve championed inclusion here in the County. As a Direct Support Professional - Overnight Sleep Supports contract employee, you’ll join our growing non-profit. If working five nights a week is of interest to you, we’d like to hear from you.

About You

You are a successful collaborator who is a graduate of a relevant Human Services degree or diploma program.

In this role, you’ll ensure the home is secure and people are safe when you arrive and then sleep for the remainder of the night. You will be wakened as necessary if there is a building, or personal emergency or concern.

Compensation:

> Awake hours are 10:30 pm to 11:00 pm; sleep hours are 11:00 pm to 7:00 am.
> Entry $29.99/hour – paid for the awake shift portion of the shift
> Lump sum of $140.00 – for the sleep shift hours

Your Responsibilities:

To arrive at work at 10:30 pm and ensure that everyone is safe and settled for the evening, or you are aware of their evening plans.
To be available to be wakened in the event that a person living in their home needs your assistance between 11:00 pm and 07:00 am and to respond to their requests as required.
To assist people living in their home who ask for guidance getting ready for their day.
To assist your teammate arriving in the morning with necessary information sharing.
Facilitating Person Directed Planning and developing strategies that lead to the attainment of individual goals.
Assist with and maintain administrative tasks as required by the people we serve and assigned duties in keeping with the policies/procedures and practices of the organization. Assist with household maintenance tasks as outlined policies/procedures and practices of the organization.
Bringing to life our values, vision and mission: Dedicated to supporting people with intellectual disabilities and their families to explore possibilities, pursue opportunities, make choices, and live the life they choose.

Who we’re looking for:

Graduate of a Direct Support Worker (DSW), Social Service Worker (SSW), Child & Youth Worker (CYW) (BST), Justice Worker or other relevant Human Services degree/diploma
Current CPR & First Aid and CPI Certificates
Applied Medications Certificate or completed training deemed equivalent by the employer
Valid Full G Drivers Licence & access to a reliable vehicle
Clear Vulnerable Persons Sector Check
Ability to demonstrate consistent attendance at work
Demonstrated ability to take initiative be innovative and think outside-the-box.
Able to present confirmation documentation of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (2 doses)
Ability to communicate with people both internal and external to the organization.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

If you are interested in inspiring possibilities, share in the values and beliefs of the Community Living movement, and are looking for an up to 12-month, 5-night a week contract that can lead to a long-term career, then please forward your detailed resume and cover letter, by no later than March 10, 2025 outlining how your skills and experiences match the identified qualifications, duties and responsibilities to:

Roxanne Bird, Director, Human Resources at roxanne.bird@clpe.on.ca

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About Us

Community Living Prince Edward is a not-for-profit FOCUS-accredited organization located in Picton, ON, which advocates and provides services for children, youth and adults with an intellectual disability and their families. We exist to facilitate the full participation, inclusion, and citizenship of people with an intellectual disability in the life of the community.

Community Living Prince Edward is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection and appointment processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to this process, please advise human resources of your need to accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.