Support Worker (Direct Support Professionals)

Apply in person at 92 Bridge Street, Carleton Place

Support Worker
Lanark County Support Services Perth Agency is hiring a Direct Support Professional in the
capacity of Support Worker to support individuals to access community supports and services.

This is a part-time Support Worker contract at the Almonte agency starting immediately. This
position is for 18 hours per week, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 9am to 3pm.
These hours are directly funded by the individuals and are subject to change.

Education:
Must have a minimum of a Grade 12 education with experience working with individuals with
developmental disabilities.

Operational Requirements:
– Must be 18 years of age or older, have or be willing to train in First Aid, CPR, NCI, WHIMIS
and other training specific to the individual.
– Must have a Valid class G Driver’s license, access to a vehicle, ability to work throughout Lanark
County and a criminal reference check for the vulnerable sector.
– Applicants must have completed a minimum of 2 doses of a COVID-19 vaccination to be
eligible for employment.

Experience:
Experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and provide personal care is
an asset. Experience in collaboration with support networks and working with families in the
planning and delivery of supports.

Ability, Skill, Knowledge:
– Demonstrated ability in planning and organizing a variety of activities to connect individuals to
their communities that reflect individualized interests.
– A positive and creative thinking approach.
– Flexibility in both daily routine delivery and hours of work.
– Ability to adapt to a variety of people, situations and environments.
– Skills in various forms of technology and computer software.
– Demonstrated ability to work as a team or independently and present an image of professionalism.
– Strong written and verbal communication skills, problem solving skills and organizational skills.

Salary:
Salary $20.20 per hour with 6% in lieu of benefits and opportunities to join the HOOPP pension
plan. Employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program.

We believe that investing in our employees ongoing professional development has a direct
impact on the quality of services that we provide. LCSS staff are provided with ongoing yearly
training including: 1st Aid, CPR, Non- Violence Crisis Intervention and encourage and support
employees to pursue any relevant training that will enable them to broaden and enhance their
skills sets.