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

Current Job Opportunities

HIRING NOW - Full Time Community Youth Support Worker

Job description

We’re Community Living Prince Edward and, since 1965 we’ve supported people with intellectual disabilities age 0 to 99+ to live their best possible life. Our team of 160+ professionals provide outstanding supports and services to people 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.

We are located in Picton, ON and are currently recruiting for a Full Time Community Youth Support Worker.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Supports and Services, the Youth Support Worker supports youth and young adults with an intellectual disability to facilitate a successful transition from school to post-secondary life. In this empowering position, you will support young people to succeed in employment, volunteering, education, leisure, social, skill development, and transition to adult services and greater independence. As a highly effective collaborator, you will bring to life our vision, mission and values in keeping with Personal Outcomes Measures and Principles of Support.

The successful candidate will have at least two (2) years of experience working with youth with an intellectual disability and their families, along with two (2) years of planning and service delivery experience. An overview of the duties and responsibilities are outlined below:

Youth Support Strategies We Are Seeking:

Demonstrated skills in advocating for others, creative problem solving & decision making, collaboration, fostering independence in others, initiative, interpersonal relations & respect and personal resilience.
Service delivery that is prompt, effective and relevant 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.

Mandatory Requirements:

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 that can lead to a long-term career, then please forward your detailed resume and cover letter, by no later than October 28, 2024 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

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.

HIRING NOW - Direct Support Professionals (DSP) Part Time

Searching for a part time role where you can make a meaningful difference in peoples’ lives each and every day? Want to join a team of experienced professionals who actively support each other? Looking for opportunities to advance into a full time role?

We’re Community Living Prince Edward and, since 1965, we’ve inspired possibilities and changed lives here in the County. Our team of 150+ 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.

We’re actively seeking recent graduates and experienced Direct Support Professionals to expand our team in Picton, Ontario. In this part time role, you’ll work with talented colleagues who excel at providing outstanding support, creative solutions and fostering inclusivity.

Every day, you can expect the satisfaction that comes with helping people actively live their best possible lives. Join our talented team and work with us in beautiful Prince Edward County!

You Can Expect

A competitive salary, starting at $26.99/hour (plus pay in lieu of benefits, vacation and statutory holidays)
Mentorship and on-the-job support from your colleagues as well as a professional culture
Supportive continuing education, ongoing training, learning and growth opportunities
Access to an RRSP employer-matching program and computer purchase program
A comprehensive online employee portal, communications updates and an employee assistance program
An employee recognition program and fun staff appreciation events!

About Your Role

In this role, you will...

Be directly responsible for enhancing the quality of life of people who live with an intellectual disability
Assist people with developing and achieving their Person Directed Plans, goals and outcomes
Support people with independent living in the areas such as budgeting, cooking, home maintenance, grocery shopping, etc. while promoting independence
Assist people to maintain their personal residence while promoting independence. i.e. house, apartment, etc.
Implement plans and strategies to connect people to community activities and events in alignment with their personal outcome measures inclusive of cultural, spiritual, recreational, leisure, educational, employment and community activities as identified by the person
Promote healthy lifestyles and assists people with medical, dental and other professional appointments as directed by the person and/or their family
Assist people and directly participate, as required, with people in volunteerism, social, cultural, spiritual, recreational, leisure, educational and community activities which align with their personal outcome measures and goals.
Work co-operatively with community partners to engage people we serve in the life of the community inclusive of medical professionals, landlords, legal professionals, employers etc.

Hours of work will be flexible hours including days, evenings and weekends based on the needs of people we support.

We’re Looking For

Thoughtful, creative professionals who take initiative, foster inclusivity and are champions of supporting people to live their best possible lives
Human Services graduates (DSW, SSW, BST, CYW) DCS / DEC (required), who seek a part time role in an organization that champions continuous improvement, employee growth and supporting people to live, learn, participate and work in the community
Current CPR and First Aid certificates (renewal costs are compensated)
Excellent interpersonal, communications, organizational and teamwork skills
Ability to problem solve, adapt to changing circumstances, lead and mentor colleagues
Valid G Class Driver’s License, access to a reliable vehicle is required (if personal car used, mileage is compensated)
Candidates who can reliably commute or plan to relocate to Prince Edward County before starting work (required)
Proof of full COVID19 vaccination – a minimum of two doses – based on current Health Canada definition

Interested? Apply now to learn more!

Community Living Prince Edward is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and work environments. Upon request, we will provide accommodations to the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Want to apply for a position with us?

We want the process to be as simple as possible. Please forward your resume to: HR@clpe.on.ca
Questions? Contact Roxanne Bird, Director, Human Resources at: roxanne.bird@clpe.on.ca

Human Resources, Community Living Prince Edward
67 King Street, Unit #1, Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0

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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.