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Mississauga - Canada

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Description of Organization

Community Living Mississauga is a nonprofit 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 Futures Program provides young adults who have an intellectual disability ages 1621 with a summer program option that combines both work experience and recreational activities. The program will provide young adults with opportunities to gain some valuable work experience through volunteering and to participate in funfilled summer activities in their community. Young adults will participate in employment readiness workshops then spend the remainder of the day either volunteering to gain practical work experience or enhancing social skills by participating in recreational activities in the community 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
Apply now: send your resume to Mary Dillon at

Description of Duties

Summer Staff in the Futures Program provide direct support to young adults in community activities and support in their volunteer placements as they learn their job responsibilities and routine. The Summer Staff will also facilitate the employment readiness workshops. In addition Summer Staff also have recordkeeping and programplanning responsibilities must attend weekly staff meetings and promote the inclusion of young adults into all community activities. Staff must be comfortable providing personal care support. Staff must also be comfortable participating in all activities with the young adults 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 B.A. in Social Sciences or B.A. in unrelated or enrolled in and actively pursuing the above
Have experience working or volunteering with people who have an intellectual disability


Asset
Fluent in French
Aptitude to learn quickly and to work independently
Good verbal and written communication skills
Strong presentation and interpersonal 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. Youll 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 someones 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

Required Experience:

Staff IC

Employment Type

Full-Time

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