Pathways Posting: 33-26E                  Job Title: Support Worker DS 

Location: Quinte area                              Search Area: Open

Wage Rate: $25.22 – 26.73 per hour (note: the above hourly rate includes negotiated rate and permanent compensation enhancement).

Schedule: Casual                           

Come join us and help to support people in living their best lives.

Pathways provides supportive housing options, day, and recreation programs, psychiatric counselling and behavior therapy, court and justice related services and short-term respite to adults with an acquired brain injury/developmental disability, who may also have complex needs.  Pathways to Independence offers a competitive full compensation package that includes benefit and pension packages. Learn more about Pathways to Independence and how you can help people to live their best lives by visiting our website: www.pathwaysind.com [http://www.pathwaysind.com/]

Pathways to Independence requires Support Workers to work in a Casual capacity to provide assisted living support for adults. Under the direction of the Client Services Manager, the Support Worker, Developmental Services, supports adults with a developmental disability with homemaking, personal care, community, and personal development skills in accordance with the person’s Quality of Life Plan (QLP). The Support Worker, DS will implement established strategies under the general direction of the Manager, DS and Counsellor, DS. The Support Worker, DS ensures that the person’s services and support promote their rights, choices, self-determination, and independence and builds personal and community living skills.

The successful candidate must have the following skills/qualifications:

• Secondary School graduation and minimum one-year post-secondary certificate in Human or Health Services; (Proof of education is a condition of employment).
• Continuing education in developmental disabilities an asset.
• Current First Aid and CPR.
• Valid G class driver’s license.

Ideal candidates will also have experience and abilities aligned with the key responsibilities, which include:

• Demonstrate a person-centered philosophy and commitment to agency vision, mission, and guiding principles.
• Experience working with adults with a developmental disability in a community based, group living or independent living environment.
• Provide effective services and support to supported persons.
• Manage and maintain accurate client information and documentation.
• Participate in and ensure a positive team environment.
• Regular attendance is a requirement of this position.

The successful candidate must be able to perform the job duties as outlined in the job description.  All employees at Pathways will be responsible for a commitment to safety. Shifts are typically 12 hours long and include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Interested applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume, highlighting any training, education, qualifications, and experiences relevant to this position. 

Our hiring process may include AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results.

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act, personal information is collected and will only be used for the purpose of candidate selection. Pathways is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise Human Resources of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.