Part Time Support Worker
Top Benefits
About the role
We provide:
- Starting salary $23.43/hour + 4% vacation pay + 4.75% in lieu of benefits
- Paid on-the-job training
- Automatic wage increases according to a grid system
- Employee Assistance Program available free of charge 24/7
- Group Pension Plan with employer matching
Job Requirements:
- Must have a valid Class G drivers license
- Must have access to a reliable vehicle, and willingness to attain the proper insurance endorsement for transporting individuals
- Able to provide a favourable Police Vulnerable Sector Check
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing
- Maturity, ability to work well on a team and with minimal supervision
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to meet the physical demands of the position
- Post-Secondary Diploma/Degree in Social Services field preferred, but not required
- Experience supporting people who have a developmental disability preferred, but not always required
Position Overview:
A Support Worker provides support to individuals in any or all environments, including home, work, leisure, recreation, or other community places. The support worker is responsible for assisting the individual in all aspects of daily living. Community inclusion, independence, decision making and personal choice should be promoted through these supports with a focus on individual needs.
Assistance could be in the form of daily living skills, administering medication, attending community events, assisting with employment or volunteer opportunities, personal finances, medical appointments, personal care, or other needs. Documentation and planning are also a large part of the job.
Apply Now:
Send your resume and cover letter to ltrottier@ahcl.org
About Almaguin Highlands Community Living:
Our Mission
Almaguin Highlands Community Living exists in order to educate the full community, families, people supported and our staff as to the meaning of full citizenship and how it is intended to apply to people with developmental disabilities in terms of inclusion, rights, aspirations and potential for contribution.
AHCL also exists to provide a range of supports to people with developmental disabilities on a day to day basis that vary widely depending on the individual needs of each person.
Our Vision
Full inclusion and related opportunities will exist for all people supported by the organization within each person’s own community.
- The mandate and activities of AHCL will be well understood and appreciated in the larger community.
- Strong partnerships will exist with a number of community organizations across all aspects of community life.
- A strong focus on self-examination as an organization will exist and we will seek to continuously improve our service and effectiveness.
- We will be known as a transparent organization with a highly motivated staff that feel valued.
Together We Can . . . Together We Will.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $23.43 per hour
Additional pay:
- Overtime pay
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program
- RRSP match
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Licence/Certification:
- Class G Driver's License (required)
Work Location: In person
About Almaguin Highlands Community Living
Almaguin Highlands Community Living is a non-profit association that provides services and support to people who have an intellectual disability. We have been servicing the District of East Parry Sound for over 36 years. Our region reaches from Callander to Emsdale and over to Magnetawan.
Part Time Support Worker
Top Benefits
About the role
We provide:
- Starting salary $23.43/hour + 4% vacation pay + 4.75% in lieu of benefits
- Paid on-the-job training
- Automatic wage increases according to a grid system
- Employee Assistance Program available free of charge 24/7
- Group Pension Plan with employer matching
Job Requirements:
- Must have a valid Class G drivers license
- Must have access to a reliable vehicle, and willingness to attain the proper insurance endorsement for transporting individuals
- Able to provide a favourable Police Vulnerable Sector Check
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing
- Maturity, ability to work well on a team and with minimal supervision
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to meet the physical demands of the position
- Post-Secondary Diploma/Degree in Social Services field preferred, but not required
- Experience supporting people who have a developmental disability preferred, but not always required
Position Overview:
A Support Worker provides support to individuals in any or all environments, including home, work, leisure, recreation, or other community places. The support worker is responsible for assisting the individual in all aspects of daily living. Community inclusion, independence, decision making and personal choice should be promoted through these supports with a focus on individual needs.
Assistance could be in the form of daily living skills, administering medication, attending community events, assisting with employment or volunteer opportunities, personal finances, medical appointments, personal care, or other needs. Documentation and planning are also a large part of the job.
Apply Now:
Send your resume and cover letter to ltrottier@ahcl.org
About Almaguin Highlands Community Living:
Our Mission
Almaguin Highlands Community Living exists in order to educate the full community, families, people supported and our staff as to the meaning of full citizenship and how it is intended to apply to people with developmental disabilities in terms of inclusion, rights, aspirations and potential for contribution.
AHCL also exists to provide a range of supports to people with developmental disabilities on a day to day basis that vary widely depending on the individual needs of each person.
Our Vision
Full inclusion and related opportunities will exist for all people supported by the organization within each person’s own community.
- The mandate and activities of AHCL will be well understood and appreciated in the larger community.
- Strong partnerships will exist with a number of community organizations across all aspects of community life.
- A strong focus on self-examination as an organization will exist and we will seek to continuously improve our service and effectiveness.
- We will be known as a transparent organization with a highly motivated staff that feel valued.
Together We Can . . . Together We Will.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $23.43 per hour
Additional pay:
- Overtime pay
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program
- RRSP match
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Licence/Certification:
- Class G Driver's License (required)
Work Location: In person
About Almaguin Highlands Community Living
Almaguin Highlands Community Living is a non-profit association that provides services and support to people who have an intellectual disability. We have been servicing the District of East Parry Sound for over 36 years. Our region reaches from Callander to Emsdale and over to Magnetawan.