Job Description

Common Ground, Supported Living, Inc.

Based in the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia, Common Ground is a new, unique service provider, supporting individuals with various disabilities and mental health challenges in a living environment that is person-centered, empowering, and fulfilling for both clients and personal-support workers. Disability care and support is a quickly evolving field, and we believe that being at the forefront of this change is exciting and extremely important. Our organization is derived from a common goal: we believe that all voices, especially those in our care, should be involved in a continuous dialogue when it comes to choice and well-being.

Our goal is to empower our employees to learn, take on new responsibilities, and grow with us. We offer room for advancement within our expanding organization for those with an interest in compassionate and progressive models of care. We work to achieve inclusive spaces both inside and outside the home by advocating on behalf of our participants. We are in continuous conversation regarding participants' right to make choices and live as independently as possible, balancing this with various levels of risk. Common Ground is dedicated to building and fostering relationships within our communities. We aim to meet our participants where they are presently in their lives, adapting our compassionate environment to their needs.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalent required A two-year diploma in a human services-related field

preferred

Core competency - Non-violent Crisis Intervention, Medication Awareness, Fire and Life Safety, Health and Personal Care, Behavioral Supports

is an asset.

Standard First Aid/CPR level C, Food Handlers are

required

by the applicant.

Have a valid driver's license Updated Vulnerable Sector Record and Criminal Record Check. Experience working with people with multiple diagnoses that have varying levels of behavioral challenges

is an asset

.

What we can offer you

All-inclusive benefits package for part and full time positions (after a three-month probationary period) Positive work-life balance Advancement opportunities Positive team environment and culture in a home environment Competitive pay Casual dress

Please write us a letter of interest, including a resume with references, and send to commonground96@gmail.com. Successful applicants will be contacted and put on our waiting list for the next one-six months as we anticipate the imminent influx of participants into a more inclusive community with the recent news from our government and its partnership with the department of community services. We look forward to meeting all that are interested in joining our team.

Job Type: Full, Part time, Casual

Pay: $22.00-$25.00/ per hour

Education:

Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:

Supportive care: 5 years (preferred)
Language:

English (preferred)
License/Certification:

Standard First Aid CPR Level C Food Handlers Must have a valid drivers license.
Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Pay: $22.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Extended health care Flexible schedule Life insurance On-site parking Vision care
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Night shift On call Weekends as needed
Education:

Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:

Supportive care: 2 years (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-06-30