At March of Dimes Canada, our collective work matters . As a leading national charity backed by a history of more than 70 years of impact, we’re dedicated to being Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide.

　　Our collective efforts are rooted in our Purpose , Vision , and Mission , which inform how we drive all our work forward:

　　Purpose: Champion equity. Empower ability.

　　Vision: An inclusive, barrier-free society for people with disabilities. 

　　Mission: To be Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide. 

　　Our Community Support Services (CSS) team provides essential services that enable our clients to thrive. Whether their disability is physical, the result of brain injury, or aging, our more than 2,000 team members assist clients in their homes and across communities, to live as independently as possible.

　　Opportunity

　　We are currently looking to fill one Full Time Permanent Community Support Leader (CSL) role in our South Region Outreach Program (Central) . Starting wage is $28.56, with paid travel time and mileage. (This rate already includes the $3.00 per hour temporary wage enhancement from the Ontario Government for hours spent directly supporting clients. The starting rate is $25.56)

　　Duties include the following:

　　Provide leadership in the efficient and safe delivery of CSS services to consumers with disabilities

　　Lead a group of attendants in providing assistance to consumers with the non-medical activities of daily living

　　Participate in the on-call rotation

　　Assist in the renewal and management of consumer service agreement and assist with accessing community resources for the consumers

　　Ensure the orientation, continuous goal setting, problem solving and service planning with consumers

　　Provide on the job training to all newly hired attendants and provide ongoing leadership and coaching to all attendants

　　Participate in quality improvement activities

　　Display diplomacy with consumers, attendants, other service centers and agencies

　　Manage change in a constructive and positive fashion

　　Service delivery resolution and handle conflict resolution

　　Qualifications

　　Current Standard First Aid and CPR Certification

　　Minimum two years of experience in Human Services field, working for people with physical disabilities

　　Ability to lead and train staff

　　Demonstrated conflict resolution and problem solving skills

　　A team player that has the ability to accept responsibility, and to cooperate and communicate with others to accomplish goals

　　Knowledge of and abilities in transferring, lifting, bowel and bladder routines and other attendant care duties

　　Knowledge of issues concerning physical disabilities

　　Knowledge of behaviour management principles

　　Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation

　　General understanding of computer hardware and software

　　Proven consistency in work performance, including reliability and flexibility

　　Ability to work varied shifts (shift coverage and will work every other weekend)

　　Physical Demands Self Analysis Required upon hire

　　Valid License and Reliable Vehicle

　　If you are interested in transforming the lives of people with disabilities and seniors, please submit your application by: February, 5, 2024.

　　For more information, you can contact - Jessica Rusin, Community Support Supervisor at: [email protected]

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　　MODC is committed to a workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds and abilities. In accordance with accessibility and human rights legislation across Canada, MODC will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities and other protected needs. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive, equitable, accessible, and barrier-free.

　　Our Reconciliation, Equity, Accessibility, Diversity, and Inclusion (READI) approach

　　MODC is dedicated to building and advancing an inclusive and welcoming culture. It’s also why we’re focused on attracting, retaining, and supporting diverse people. Thanks to our progressive practices, team members of all abilities and backgrounds are encouraged to access the opportunities and supports they need to grow, thrive, and succeed. Our READI approach is rooted in our shared belief that championing equity and empowering ability starts by investing in our team members— and in our shared culture — so that we all feel included, safe, and confident at work every single day.