Job Description

Overview

The Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Intensive Support DSP plays a key role in helping adults live as independently as possible in their own homes. Guided by each person's individualized plan and the DSP supports individuals in building and maintaining a fulfilling lifestyle both at home and in the community.

Support focuses on:

Minimizing restrictions and promoting meaningful participation. Supporting individuals to make their own life choices. Assisting in building fulfilling careers and lifestyles; and Ensuring personal safety and security.
At Community Living Ajax, Pickering and Whitby (CLAPW), all employees--regardless of role--are expected to uphold this mission in their daily work.

JOB SUMMARY:

Support one individual with a dual diagnosis (developmental disability and mental health disorder and/or challenging behaviour) in their own apartment.

Provide a home-like environment for supported individual, ensuring that their rights are maintained and respected.

Facilitate the development of skills in everyday life and support the promotion and maintenance of health and well-being of the individual in service.

Assist supported individual in obtaining services in the community including accompanying them to medical and other professional appointments.

Provide training designed to meet the needs identified through the Person Directed Planning process.

Perform various administrative duties (i.e., financial, health & safety, medication, property inspections, progress reports) as required.

Participate in the assessment process, collect behavioural data, and implement treatment plans established by the

multidisciplinary treatment team.

Provide a safe environment for the individual by ensuring that policies and procedures adhered to as

specified and required.

Provide transportation to various approved activities using Agency vehicle or with compensated mileage.

Attend team meetings and training events.

Promote a positive image of CLAPW within the community.

Participate in community assessments and community-based treatment as needed.

Perform lifts and transfers and use of Hoyer

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Commitment to the equal citizenship and the inclusion of all citizens in our society.

Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of the Association.

Ability to engage and support the individual based on the Bio-Psycho-Social and person cantered approaches.

Maturity and flexibility, good personal judgement in dealing with people.

Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.

Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Ability to work independently and initiate new programs.

Ability to work under pressure and demonstrate experience in dealing with emergency and crisis situations.

Knowledge of developmental disabilities, dual diagnosis, behavioural interventions, medications, and medical resources.

Valid certificate and demonstrated proficiency in First-Aid, CPR and Safe Management.

Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Availability for shift work, may include occasional weekends.

Physical ability to perform lifts and transfers.

Demonstrate regular attendance at work.

Ability to manage intense and aggressive behaviours in a calm but firm manner.

Valid driver's license in good standing

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 3 years' experience in a social service organization supporting the inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities in the community.

Experience in supporting adults with complex needs, dual diagnosis, and high behavioural needs in home and the community.

Experience working with families, advocates, other services, and community leaders.

Experience in working as a part of a multidisciplinary team.

APPLY TO: Jennifer Smith, Program Manager jennifer.smith@clapw.org

To successfully apply, you must submit a cover letter and resume to the hiring manager.

DEADLINE September 10th, 2025, 4:30pm

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $28.06 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person