Support Worker 3
- Exeter, ON, Canada
Up to $28.67 CAD / hour · Part-time
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- Pay
- Up to $28.67 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Part-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Part-Time Support Worker 3
(Job #: 56- 201026)
Compensation: $28.67/ hour plus vacation pay; 2.5% in lieu of benefits
Location: Exeter, ON
Site: Hartland
Schedule: 16-32 hrs/week; varied shifts including evenings, weekends, and public holidays
Apply by: Tuesday, November 03, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
Please be advised: A Class G (full) Driver’s License is mandatory for this position.
Summary of Roles & Responsibilities:
- Working with adults with developmental disabilities, concurrent disorders, and/or dual diagnoses in an assisted-living environment, providing 24/7 support to develop daily living skills that support community integration/engagement
- Collaborate with the team to implement care plans that support involvement in person-centered programs that ensure the daily needs of participants are met (medical, personal, physical, financial, hygienic, social, recreational, emotional, developmental), and provide the best quality of life while in compliance with legislated requirements and company policies and procedures
- Provide a safe and supportive environment for participants requiring varying levels of behavioral interventions; remain calm and focused in crisis situations while utilizing effective de-escalation and decision-making skills
- Work successfully with diverse groups and demonstrate commitment to principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice
Qualifications:
- Completion of a post-secondary diploma in Developmental Services Worker (DSW) or Personal Support Worker (PSW)- or an equivalent Human Services program.
- Minimum two (2) years of related experience providing behaviour intervention support; knowledge of concurrent disorders and/or dual diagnoses, and strategies for support
- Reliable with a demonstrated commitment to being a dependable member of a team
- Understanding of support requirements specific to the roles and responsibilities of the job
- Proficiency in both verbal and written communication
- Strong leadership, mentorship, advocacy, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills, in addition to attention to detail
- Ability to work collaboratively with the team, and independently as necessary
- Capacity to establish, implement, and maintain professional and personal boundaries
- Multilingualism and having diverse lived experiences are considered assets
Requirements:
- Valid Class G (full) Driver’s License with a 3-year Uncertified Driver Record
- Satisfactory current (within the last 6 months) Vulnerable Sector Check
- Physical Health assessment: verification of up-to-date immunisations, negative TB Skin test (within the last 6 months), COVID vaccination status (2 doses), and ability to meet the physical and psychological requirements of the position
- Current Standard First Aid & CPR, Level C with AED training preferred
Humana Community Services is an equal-opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We respect, encourage, and celebrate diversity, and invite applications from all qualified candidates. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process, contact us at employment@humanacs.org. Employees represented by Local 171 will be given first consideration for these positions. Only selected candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.
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Responsibilities
Provide 24/7 support to adults with developmental disabilities and concurrent disorders to foster community integration and daily living skills. Collaborate with a team to implement person-centered care plans while ensuring the physical, medical, and emotional needs of participants are met.
Requirements
Requires a post-secondary diploma in Developmental Services Worker or Personal Support Worker and at least two years of related experience. Candidates must possess a valid Class G driver's license and be able to pass a vulnerable sector check and physical health assessment.
Skills
- Behavior intervention
- Crisis de-escalation
- Care plan implementation
- Developmental services
- Person-centered programming
- Communication
- Leadership
- Mentorship
- Advocacy
- Problem-solving
- Organization
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
- Professional boundaries
Benefits
- Vacation pay
- 2.5% in lieu of benefits
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Social Services
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Support Worker
- Developmental Disabilities
- Concurrent Disorders
- Dual Diagnosis
- Assisted-living
- Behavioral Intervention
- De-escalation
- Care Plans
- Person-centered
- DSW
- PSW
- First Aid
- CPR
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- Equity
- Diversity
- Inclusion
- Human Services