Supported Living Care Worker (SLCW)-This is a LIVE IN POSITION
(Room and Board is provided 24hrs/7day per week/365 days per year)
Full-time, Permanent
Internal/External Posting #2025-11
Five (5) nights/evenings per week,
Barrie, Ontario
This is a new position

Camphill Communities Ontario (CCO) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating inclusive communities where people with developmental disabilities live, learn, and work together with others in a mutually supportive environment. We offer meaningful and fulfilling employment for people who are passionate about caring and community life.

POSITION SUMMARYWe are seeking compassionate and dedicated Supported Living Care Workers (SLCWs) to live and work in one of our Camphill homes alongside people we support. This is a live-in position where you will play a key role in supporting one (1) individual with developmental disabilities in their daily lives, fostering independence, and maintaining a warm and supportive home environment.
*In the Supported Living Care Worker Live-in role you will be supporting one (1) individual 5 evenings/nights per week, 4:00pm to 9:00am, *12 hours paid per scheduled overnight/evening shift, Room and Board is provided, Schedule: 5-evening/night rotating shifts with paid active-support and standby hours

KEY COMPETENCIES, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direct, active support to individuals living in the home (personal care, community engagement, daily routines)
• Support the general upkeep of the home and perform light housekeeping duties such as but not limited to; laundry, cooking, meal prep, grocery shopping, vacuuming, dusting, tidying up.
• Participate in household activities and promote a healthy, inclusive environment.
• Remain on-call during designated stand-by hours for emergencies or unexpected needs
• Maintain confidentiality of all sensitive personal, medical, and financial information of persons with a developmental disability, staff and agency information at all times
• Maintaining a good rapport with outside agencies and services.
• Developing and maintaining an appropriate relationship with families.
• Promoting a positive image of CCO
• Adhering to the Policies and Procedures outlined in the CCO Policy Manual.
• Ensuring the Value, Mission and Vision Statement of CCO are upheld.
• Able to work Active-Support Hours: 12 hours of paid work/day, Stand-by Hours: Overnight presence required, with potential on-call duties
  
• Adhere to applicable Legislation; the Occupational Health and Safety Act, AODA, WHMIS, Employment Standards Act (ESA), MCCSS, The Canadian Human Rights Act.
• Participates in relevant professional training/education/self-development
• Able and willingness to drive individual supported to and from appointments, meetings, and/or events as needed.
• Administer medications and complete medication documentation
• Demonstrate a caring, supportive approach that maintains the dignity and integrity of people receiving services.
• Knowledgeable about and experienced in mental health and best practices in supporting people with those concerns
• Knowledge of available and relevant community resources
• Be able to utilize a personal outcome philosophy-based approach to support individuals in making informed choices that lead to successful attainment of their goals and aspirations
• Able to inform Individuals about options, and provide opportunities and experiences, supports the exercise of choice and educates about risks and benefits
• Demonstrated knowledge of Personal Outcome Measures in supporting Individuals to develop a plan and achieve their goals
• Demonstrated Understand the importance of empowering people to support themselves to be healthy, happy and safe.
• Advocate for individuals supported and respects confidentiality at all times.
• Able to apply appropriate responses to unpredictable behaviour.
• Maintain all required program records and documentation.
• Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills and effective documentation skills.
• Intermediate computer skills; MS Office, BambooHR, Inclusion, AIMS or other data base management platforms
• Able to work independently and as part of a team in a home-like setting
• Perform other duties as required to meet the needs of the Individuals Supported, Community and CCO

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada
• Provide a minimum 3 satisfactory references
• Comfortable living in a shared home environment
• Completion of all required training within 30 days of start
• Ongoing obligation to report any criminal charges

Hold a Valid, Ontario G license, access to a reliable vehicle and insurance.Current Satisfactory Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• DSW College Diploma, PSW Certificate, or 2+ year diploma or degree in Human Services from an accredited post-secondary institution with a focus on human development and/or behavior.
• 2-3 years Experience in residential/supported living environment, social services, health care industry and/or supporting people with developmental disabilities is an asset.
• Valid Standard or Emergency First Aid with CPR certificate, NVCI certificate, Medication Administration training.

TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

Hourly pay rate: $17.20 per hour, ($1032 per week for *12 hours paid per scheduled evening/overnight shifts, 5 evening/overnight shifts per week).
In addition: A generous benefits package which includes; Extended Health and Dental Benefits, an Employee Family Assistance Program, paid Sick Time, Paid Vacation Time Accrual starting at 160 hours per year (equivalent to 4 weeks of regular 40-hour work weeks) Two (2) Discretionary Days per year, and RRSP with Employer Contribution.

*Room and Board is provided 24hrs/7day per week/365 days per year

Date of Posting: July 9, 2025
*If you are interested in this opportunity please submit your resume by 4pm on July 19, 2025

Camphill Communities Ontario is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection