12 Jan
Community Living Mississauga
Mississauga
Description of Organization Community Living Mississauga is a non-profit organization, which provides support to people who have an intellectual disability so that their quality of life in the community is meaningfully improved. Location Proximity Mississauga, ON Description of Position The Summer Teen Activity Program provides teens who have an intellectual disability, ages 13 to 21, with a summer program option. Staff provide support to small groups of teens to participate in activities such as sports, movies, mini-golf and swimming throughout Mississauga, using public transportation to get to and from the activities.
$20.00 per hour, up to 42 hours per week, up to 9 weeks
June 23, 2025 through August 22, 2025
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send your resume to Mary Dillon at [email protected] Description of Duties Summer Staff provide direct support to youth in activities within Mississauga. In addition, Summer Staff also have record-keeping and program-planning responsibilities, must attend weekly team meetings and promote the inclusion of youth into community activities. Staff must be comfortable providing personal care support and supporting people who have complex support needs and who communicate using non-verbal behaviour. Staff must be comfortable participating in all activities with the youth including swimming, and be physically fit to perform the essential duties of the job including performing lifts and transfers as necessary. Qualifications Developmental Services Worker Diploma or enrolled and actively pursuing this diploma
Have experience working or volunteering with people who have an intellectual disability Equivalency Social Services Worker Diploma, Child and Youth Worker Diploma, or a university degree in a related discipline
Have experience working or volunteering with people who have an intellectual disability
Asset
Fluent in French
Ability to provide individualized support to those who have complex support needs
Aptitude to learn quickly and to work independently
Good verbal and written communication skills
Positive attitude along with excellent teamwork skills Additional Information Why Join our Team?
Community Living Mississauga is a leader in providing support to people who have an intellectual disability. You’ll be joining a diverse, inclusive and passionate team of employees who are dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of people. We offer:
The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in someone’s life.
Friendly, respectful, supportive and inclusive work environment.
Community Living Mississauga values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices, including accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose. Please send your resume directly to Mary Dillon at [email protected].
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