Direct Support Professional - Community Living Kingston and District

Make a difference: We are currently searching for dedicated and passionate individuals to join our team at Community Living Kingston and District.

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Who are we? Community Living Kingston and District (CLKD) is one of the largest and well-established developmental service organizations in eastern Ontario, serving over 650 people with intellectual disabilities. As a CARF accredited organization we take pride in our culture of lifelong learning and honoring best practices. We offer a wide variety of services in the Kingston, Gananoque, and Napanee communities.

CLKD has over 280 employees and staff are unionized through CUPE Local 2635.

Why Join our Team? CLKD is about people helping people. From frontline to management and administrative – every one of our employees plays a valuable role in helping CLKD meet the needs and interests of the individuals and families we support. If you are committed to making a difference, have a passion for helping others and are looking for a place to contribute , grow and learn from others, then consider joining CLKD. As our employee you’ll discover what it feels like to be a part of a caring community of staff members, volunteers, people we support and their families – a community that has inspired people to choose CLKD throughout its entire history dating back to 1953.

What do we offer ?

• Starting pay rate is $25.32 per hour ($23.59 + 7.33% vacation pay added every pay period)
• Guaranteed minimum 24 scheduled hours of work per week (after completion of probationary period)
• Participation in a Multi-Sector Pension Plan
• Paid accrued sick time
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program services
• Comprehensive benefits plan for all full-time and part-time employees; prescription drugs, vision care, dental and counselling services
• Employer-paid training programs
• Career development & internal growth opportunities
• Work Perks discount program membership

What will you do?

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are responsible for the provision of direct support typically to adults who have an intellectual disability, challenging behaviours and/or dual diagnosis.

Duties include:

• provision of assistance with all skills of daily living, including personal care, skill development, household management; 
• support to individuals to enable them to participate fully in the life of the community.
• The DSP will demonstrate a person-centred philosophy and a commitment to agency mission.

What do you require?

• Post-secondary degree or diploma (e.g., DSW, Behavioural Science, SSW, CYC, CJS, or a degree) and/or significant work experience in social services
• Ability and willingness to work a variety of shifts including days, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays).
• Experience supporting people with intellectual disabilities is desirable
• Mandatory vulnerable sector screening
• A valid, Province of Ontario class “G” driver’s license is required.
• Proof of Covid vaccine status

What are the next steps?

Once you apply, we’ll review your resume to determine if your skills and experience match the qualifications for the role.

CLKD thanks all who apply, however only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted for next steps. If you move forward, the process includes an interview, a written exercise and a reference check.

More information can be viewed at https://myclkd.ca/get-involved/careers/

Diversity Statement: CLKD is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to maintaining a workplace culture of inclusiveness and supports the City of Kingston’s commitment to employment equity, diversity and inclusion.

Applicants must demonstrate the following competencies:

• Flexibility, Self control, Service Orientation, Values and Ethics;
• An understanding of both the importance of inclusion (Advocating for Others, Values and Ethics);
• Ability to interact in a caring and respectful manner while promoting autonomy and independence (Self Control and Fostering Independence);
• Ability to work independently and as an effective team member in a cooperative manner with all members of staff, families, persons served, volunteers and outside agencies (Collaboration);
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills that demonstrate an ability to relate to others and work well with peers, persons served, families and other professionals (Service Orientation, Interpersonal Relations and Respect);
• Excellent organizational and time management skills as well as demonstrated ability to prioritize (Initiative, Creative Problem Solving and Decision Making);
• Willingness to learn and adapt to changing circumstances and challenging situations (Flexibility and Resilience).

Accommodation: CLKD is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible and inclusive organization, consistent with its core values. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment locations practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make those known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability related accommodation is available.