Job Description

Do you love working with people?

Do you want to help make lives better?

Are you looking to create your own schedule?

Do you want to be part of a growing agency that focuses on people's interests and connecting those interests to exciting places?

Do you like the idea of working with one person at a time?

CVNQuinte regularly required new employees as we grow and meet new demands for support.

CVNQuinte (Community Visions & Networking (Quinte) is mandated to support people who are developmentally challenged who may also be Deaf, hard of hearing, or have a communication difficulty, and who need and seek assistance to enhance their opportunities to live interdependently and to access their community.

Support assignments are coordinated by a Support Coordinator and determined by each person receiving support.

Applicants are required to have a fun personality, responsible, flexible and able to support people in a variety of situations.

The Community Support Worker team is uniquely flexible. Support ranges from providing help with daily home activities to a variety of interests such as learning to play an instrument, meeting new people with shared interests, playing a sport, or participating in a wide range of community events. We are currently seeking energetic and creative supports to support adults during themed retreat assignments.

Successful candidates ideally possess a Developmental Service Worker Diploma or other Human service post secondary education are being considered. Personal Support Workers with experience in Developmental services will also be considered. An understanding of Basic Sign Language would be an asset but not necessary.

Successful candidates choose secure assignments anytime during the week (days, evenings and weekends) You choose your availability and commitment!! Our team is provided with full PPE as required and as essential service workers, they are provided with all the support they require to keep safe.

Across our organization, we've strengthened our long-standing commitment to making our agency more inclusive and just through a strong commitment to anti-racist policies. Where every great idea can be heard. And everybody belongs.

We are currently looking for those candidates who wish to work weekends.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From $27.95 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Flexible schedule Mileage reimbursement Paid time off
Education:

DCS / DEC (preferred)
Experience:

Computer software: 5 years (preferred) verbal descalation of behaviours: 1 year (required) Developmental Services: 1 year (required)
Language:

American Sign Language (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Drivers License and use of a vehicle (required)
Work Location: On the road