Posted 2 days ago
Part Time Direct Support Professional
@ Community Living Central York
Newmarket, Ontario
Overview
Community Living Central York is hiring a part-time Support Worker to help people with intellectual disabilities reach personal goals and take part in community life. The role covers days, evenings, overnights, weekends and holidays, at $19.10 to $23.49 per hour. The posting requires a DSW or equivalent and supports for behavioural, complex medical and mental health needs.
Pay:
$19.10–$23.49 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Support people with intellectual disabilities to achieve personal goals
- Facilitate relationships, skills and community roles
- Support behavioural needs and protocols
- Provide complex medical care such as G-tube and tracheotomy care
- Support people with mental health issues in high-anxiety situations
Requirements summary:
- DSW or equivalent, ideally two years' experience with intellectual disability
- First Aid, CPR and Non-violent Crisis Intervention certificates
- Training in dispensing medications
- Valid G driver's licence, insurance and reliable vehicle
- Current Vulnerable Sector Screening within 6 months
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · dayforce-feed
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none |
| Work setting | Client sites, Home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | DSW, First Aid, CPR, Non-violent Crisis Intervention, Vulnerable Sector Screening |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Developmental Service Work |
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Community Living Central York
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
Founded in 1954, Community Living Central York is a non-profit, charitable organization which provides support to people who have an intellectual disability. The organization is under the direction of a volunteer Board of Directors consisting of people who receive support, family members and other members of the community.
In 2024, Community Living Central York was the recipient of the Not-For-Profit of the year at the Central York Chamber of Commerce Business Award, Community Leadership Award and the (ODEN) Disability Employment Service Award for Outstanding Employment Service Provider.
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
To support people who have an intellectual disability to achieve their personal goals and facilitate relationships, skills and roles which promote people’s effective participation in the typical and valued life of the community
POSITION: SUPPORT WORKER
PART TIME POSITION
REPORTING TO: Community Living Supports Manager
HOURS: Part Time Hours - Days, Evenings, Overnights, Weekends and Holidays
HOURLY RATE: $19.10 - $23.49
QUALIFICATIONS:
- DSW or equivalent, preferably with a minimum of two years experience working with people who have an intellectual disability
- Ability to support behavioral needs and protocols
- Ability to support complex medical needs i.e. G-tube and tracheotomy care
- Previous experience supporting people who have mental health issues and dealing with high anxiety situations
- Solid understanding of the principals of CPI and experience with verbal de-escalation
- Ability to work independently and as a team member
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Current First Aid, CPR and Non-violent Crisis Intervention certificates
- Training in dispensing medications
- Valid G driver’s license, insurance and reliable vehicle
- Current Vulnerable Sector Screening (within 6 months)
Community Living Central York is an equal opportunity employer which welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.
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