Full Time Floating Direct Support Professional Internal Candidates only

Working at Community living Greater Sudbury can be a fulfilling and meaningful career choice for many people, as it allows them to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities or special needs. Our organization is known for our efforts and support of persons with developmental disabilities.

As a not-for profit organization, we focus our resources where they can make the greatest impact and serve the most vulnerable. We offer the opportunity to liaise with community partners at all levels. Consider a role with Community Living Greater Sudbury as an opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of others. 

Here are a few reasons why this work can be so rewarding:

The satisfaction of helping others: Community living support work provides the opportunity to directly help people improve their quality of life and live more independently.

Personal growth: Working in this field can be a great opportunity for personal growth and learning, as you develop new skills and gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities.

Meaningful work that makes a difference: Working at Community living can be deeply rewarding, as it provides a sense of purpose and the opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives. Working at Community living can be deeply rewarding, as it provides a sense of purpose and the opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives. Working at Community living can be deeply rewarding, as it provides a sense of purpose and the opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives.

Opportunities for career advancement: Community living offer opportunities for growth and advancement, including training and professional development programs. So, not only will you be making a difference in people's lives, but you'll also have the chance to grow and advance in your career.

Overall, working in community living is an opportunity to be part of a team of passionate individuals who are making a real difference in people's lives. So why not consider it as your next career move?

Job Description

Community living is seeking an energetic, motivated, and career-minded full-time floating Direct Support Professional. The ideal support staff committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment for individuals of all sexual orientations and gender identities and will use Trauma-Informed, ABA-informed, and strengths-based approaches to foster independence, emotional regulation, and community engagement.

Responsibilities:

Will be scheduled at a base location as an "additional" staffing to existing needs of the program. 
•    Will be redeployed by the scheduler or on-call manager to fill a sick call or scheduling gap. 
•    Might not be scheduled five (5) consecutive working days followed by two (2) consecutive non-working days in a week (Mon-Sun) but will be guaranteed two (2) block of two (2) consecutive non-working days in the pay period. 
•    May be scheduled 8, 10 or 12 hours shifts.
•    Will receive at least one weekend off per month. 
•    Should the floating staff be redeployed after they have started their day at their base location, mileage based on the employer's policy will be paid to the staff for travel to the new location. 

Qualifications

Class G Licence (Required)

Developmental services diploma or related field of study ( Required)

CPR and First Aid Certification (Required)

Covid 19 Vaccination (Preferred)

Requirements:

*Floating DSP's will be compensated as the same hourly rate as the Caseworkers to compensate for their need to have the ability and skills for this position. 
**DSPs in this position must have a 2-year diploma or meet CLGS equivalency policy. 
**Must enter the classification via the job posting process in Article 12.05. 
 **Must have a G license and reliable vehicle due to the nature of the position. 
**FT Floaters will receive the same total compensation package of a Caseworker. 
**Floater staff can be moved into short-term vacancies where there is a bona fide need. This type of movement is a redeployment and does not require two weeks' notice. 
**Floater staff can be redeployed to cover case worker for Case Management.
**Paperwork days when required.

Preference will be given to person with experience working with adults with developmental disabilities.

Work Hours:

The hours of work are scheduled 80 hours bi-weekly with the potential of more shifts as they become available (Full-time)

*A Vulnerable Sector Screening/Criminal Record Check will be requested by Human Resources should you be the candidate of choice. Please do not submit your Vulnerable Sector Screening/Criminal Record Check with your application.

We are committed to a culture that values diversity and inclusion.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing accommodation as part of our hiring process. If you have special requirements, please advise Human Resources during the recruitment process.