LOCATION: Kitchener-Waterloo, ON

KW Habilitation is a local not-for-profit organization that provides a wide range of individualized services and supports to children with any special need and adults with developmental disabilities. We support individuals to live a fulfilling life which is fostered through preschool and early learning supports, respite services, residential services, community participation, and employment supports.

Our Vision Statement guides our work: “A community where everyone belongs and participates”.

Perks

• Paid on-the-job training

• Paid professional development opportunities

• Employee and Family Assistance Program for all staff, their partners, and dependents

• Discounted rates on home and auto insurance

• Fun and engaging workplace.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customer service and summer employment outcomes are met for youth and adults with disabilities.

• Assists job seekers to prepare for, obtain, and maintain summer employment.

• Act as a role model while coaching youth and adults with disabilities on-the-job to learn work skills, and personal management skills (team-work, work safety, proper work ethics, workplace etiquette, etc.)

• As a representative of KW Habilitation, the Summer Job Coach acts as a leader and role model in all functions of the position.

Requirements

• Post-secondary fields of study, including those requiring Co-op placements (e.g. business, human services, social services).

• The successful candidate will have a can-do attitude, be energetic, enthusiastic, and flexible to work in a variety of settings including retail, food services, maintenance etc.

• Previous experience working with people with disabilities an asset.

To be eligible for the above position, youth must satisfy the following criteria:

• Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment.

• Be legally entitled to work in Canada and have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN).

• Able to work 40 hours per week – including day, evening and weekend shifts.

PLEASE NOTE: Positions are contingent on funding provided by Canada Summer Jobs.

Schedule: 40 hours per week – Monday to Friday with some flexibility (may involve evenings or weekends)
Start Date: April 2026
End Date: August 28, 2026
Pay Rate: $21.41

Applicants must submit a résumé and cover letter online with a summary of relevant qualifications and reason for interest in this position by March 31, 2026.

To apply, please visit our Job Application page

Please address the cover letter to the location Supervisor:
ATTN: Allyson Dasilva – Supervisor of Community and Employment Supports

Only successful applicants will be notified. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted.

Job ID: 263315

This job posting is for a current, open vacancy.

KW Habilitation is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including, 2SLGBTQ+ identified persons, persons with disabilities, First Nations, Inuit and Métis Individuals, and members of Black and other racialized communities, and individuals for whom English is not their first language. We seek to provide accessibility for all applicants with our accessibility policies and the AODA. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.