Make a difference in people’s lives while we make a difference in yours. Grow your career as a Direct Support Professional at Community Living Huntsville!

OUR TEAM IS GROWING!

Our passionate team of Direct Support Professionals are committed to advancing inclusion for people who live with developmental disabilities in Muskoka. In this role, you will have a positive impact on the people you support every day. You will assist individuals with all aspects of daily life in their homes and as active participants in our community.

The Position:

• Provide daily support for people in their homes and community by using an approach that respects their independent choices and abilities. This support includes, but is not limited to, personal care and hygiene, meal preparation and housekeeping.

• Encourage and build people’s independence and relationships in their homes.

• Support people’s health, safety and well-being by implementing coping strategies and our organization’s policies and procedures.

Our Offer:

We want our team members to feel supported and find their unique fit within our organization. We offer:

• Work-life balance with the ability to pick up additional hours

• Competitive hourly pay rate

• Opportunities for advancement

• Rewarding work in a positive team environment

Your Qualifications:

• Knowledge and commitment to the principles of inclusion and the disability rights movement

• Secondary school graduation or GED and experience in the human services field

• Strong written and oral communication skills, and computer proficiency

• Ability to obtain a clear Vulnerable Sector Check

• Current First Aid/CPR certification, or willingness to obtain

• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driver’s abstract and reliable transportation to be used in course of employment

• Physical ability to support people (some with limited mobility) in all aspects of daily living and in a wide range of settings

• Free of communicable diseases

• Ability, availability and commitment to work a variety of shifts that include weekends

We believe our differences make us stronger, which is why we are committed to building a team that is diverse and inclusive.

If you need accommodations in the application process, or require this job posting in an alternative format, please contact us at 705-783-1816

Technical requirements

After signing up, you will be sent an email with instructions on how to connect.
Please be prepared to join the virtual interview from a quiet place using a desktop or mobile device with a working speaker, microphone, and camera. Check to see if your network connection can support an online session. A plugged-in ethernet cable or a strong WiFi network signal will help avoid time delays during your conversation.

What to prepare

• Please email your resume in advance to careers@clhuntsville.ca

Preferred dress code

Dress code is Casual (come as you are, but please be presentable).

About Community Living Huntsville

Community Living Huntsville’s vision is to open doors to an inclusive community. Since 1962, our organization has fostered inclusiveness for people to live, work and play in unique and purposeful ways. We support over 300 children and adults who live with a developmental disability and their families.

Our passionate group of staff includes developmental service workers, employment specialists, resource consultants and family support workers. We proudly employ more than 80 people in our community. Our amazing team supports people to live the life they want - and no day is ever the same! We support people of all ages and celebrate their extraordinary gifts. Together, we work to make Muskoka a place where everyone’s voices are heard, their decisions are respected, and their contributions are valued.

Community Living Huntsville is a place where you can make a difference in people’s lives. With lots of opportunity to grow within our organization, you can feel proud of the work you do every day!

What is a virtual interview?

Virtual interviews help employers connect with job seekers when they're not in the same physical location. Since hiring is a human process, employers would like to talk with you online (chat, video, or phone) to see if you meet the requirements for the job.