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.

POSTING DATE: Nov 4, 2025

SUMMARY STATEMENT:
To support people who have diverse abilities 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 (Classification): SUPPORT WORKER

FULL TIME POSITION – Supported Independent Living/Health and Wellness

REPORTING TO: Manager, Associate Family, Respite Supports & Supported Independent Living Programs

HOURS: 37.5 hours per week (Days, Afternoons and Weekends Required)

HOURLY RATE RANGE: $27.58 –$28.70

QUALIFICATIONS:

• DSW or equivalent, preferably with a minimum of two years experience working with people who have an intellectual disability
• Knowledge of community resources and how to access them
• Must be available to work flexible hours including days, afternoons and weekends (will
• Able to assist with planning, organizing, and coordinating recreation programs and special events
• Required to complete training in ADBT and Relationship Group Education to facilitate training/s offered to people with intellectual disabilities.
• Previous experience planning, and facilitating group training's an asset
• Must be able to plan and participate in physical activity programs, including swimming
• Previous experience working collaboratively with families and other outside agencies
• Ability to multitask and time manage yourself in order to support people in a variety of locations and settings
• Ability to support and assist people who have an intellectual disability to create and follow budgets.
• Must be well organized and task oriented
• Ability to support people to maintain independent living skills and recognize areas of risk
• Ability to support people through challenging behaviourals and follow protocols
• Previous experience supporting people who have a mental health diagnosis and navigating high anxiety situations
• Ability to work independently and as part of team
• Ability to follow and create Individual Support Plans, assist with other administration duties including, pre and post data collection
• Previous experience supporting people who have diabetes and other medical conditions.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills including written and verbal
• Current First Aid, CPR and Non-violent Crisis Intervention certificates
• Proven use of CPI strategies including verbal de-escalation
• Valid driver’s licence, insurance and reliable vehicle
• Commitment to providing supports to people in accordance with Social Role Valorization
• Vulnerable Sector Screening

RESUMES TO: Sylvia Gray, Workforce Planning Specialist (sylvia.gray@clcy.ca) by 1:00pm Nov 13, 2025

Community Living Central York is an equal opportunity employer which welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.