Working for CLNG

Working for CLNG

Community Living North Grenville is always looking for potential employees with exceptional values and a strong commitment to supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities so that they can become fully participating members of our Community.

We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer and promote a healthy and respectful work environment.

Positions available:

Part Time Direct Support Professional


Job Type: Part-time

“I have the freedom to allow the people I support to achieve their dreams.”

“I have never felt that this is my job but rather going to see friends every day”

Other similar job titles include Residential Support Worker, Personal Support Worker, Direct Support Professional, Residential Counsellor

About Us:

Community Living North Grenville supports individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities so that they can reach their full potential and enjoy all aspects of community life.

Support is provided through a wide variety of services that incorporate supported independent living, 24-hour residential support, passport services and special services at home.

Your role at CLNG will include:

  • Demonstrate a respectful relationship with each individual which recognizes their rights as citizens and promotes dignity and wellbeing.
  • Involve individuals and their advocates in the decision making process
  • Be aware of the unique strengths, needs and preferences of each individual, particularly as it relates to an individual’s goals and aspirations.
  • Support each individual to participate in the cultural, spiritual, recreational, leisure, and education activities in the community.
  • Provide personal care as required (i.e.; toileting, medicating, dressing, feeding, etc.)
  • Support individuals to make informed choices in all areas of life including healthy lifestyle (nutrition, diet, and exercise), budgeting, medical and safety issues.
  • Housekeeping and meal preparation required for residential care locations.

You are a good fit for our role if you have:

  • A certificate or diploma related to a Human Service field such as a Developmental Services Worker (DSW) diploma, PSW Certificate/Diploma, Social Service Worker (SSW) Diploma, Child and Youth Worker Diploma, etc.
  • A valid class G driver’s license with safe driving record.
  • Appropriate experience providing personal care or support to individuals with disabilities.
  • A clear criminal records check for the vulnerable sector.
  • Proof of at least two Covid-19 vaccinations.
  • A willingness to be flexible and open to learning new skills.

The pay and benefits we can provide to you are:

  • Our current hiring needs are for part time employees who can work 12 hour shifts which would be a mix of day shifts as well as overnight asleep shifts. All employees are required to work every other weekend.
  • Competitive compensation including a starting wage of $28.00 per hour.
  • Additional pay of 13.5% on top of all hours work which is payment in lieu of vacation, sick time and benefits.
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All potential candidates will require a criminal reference and drivers license check before an offer of employment can be made.