JOB OPPORTUNITY:
DIRECT SUPPORT WORKERS “YOUTH EXPLORING POSSIBILITIES” (YEP) SUMMER
LOCATION: Kitchener-Waterloo, ON
KW Habilitation is a local not-for-profit organization that provides a wide range of individualized services and supports to children with any special need and adults with developmental disabilities. We support individuals to live a fulfilling life which is fostered through preschool and early learning supports, respite services, residential services, community participation, and employment supports.
Successful candidates will be energetic, person directed, highly motivated and organized. They will have a good working knowledge of the KW community, employment and volunteer opportunities, as well as a solid understanding of Grand River Transit. The goal of the position is to help youth learn what our community has to offer, to have fun discovering new activities of interest (such as sports, the arts and community events) and to expose youth to volunteer experiences and future career possibilities. Sample duties include the following: organizing and implementing a summer schedule aimed at engaging young people in community activities, providing a respectful and supportive atmosphere that encourages exploration, promoting people’s skills and abilities and providing opportunities and education for growth and development.
Requirements:
- Post-Secondary education in a related Human Services Field
- Commitment to providing person-centered support, foster independence, and advocating for others.
- Able to demonstrate creative problem solving and decision making, initiative, resilience and collaboration.
- Experience working/volunteering with youth who have a developmental disability preferred.
- First Aid, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) and WHIMIS training an asset.
- A valid G or G2 driver’s license and basic computer skills are required
To be eligible for the above position, youth must satisfy the following criteria due to funding requirement:
- Be a Canadian citizen and have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN),
- Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment
- Able to work 40 hours per week – including day, evening and weekend shifts
PLEASE NOTE: Positions, hours and dates are contingent on funding provided by Canada Summer Jobs.
Schedule: 40 hours per week Monday – Friday
Start Date: Approx. June 2, 2025
End Date: August 29, 2025
Pay Rate: $21.41
Applicants must submit a résumé and cover letter online with a summary of relevant qualifications and reason for interest in this position by Sunday March 3o, 2025.
To Apply, Please Visit Our Job Application Page HERE
Only successful applicants will be notified. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted.
Job ID: 2533025
KW Habilitation is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including, 2SLGBTQ+ identified persons, persons with disabilities, First Nations, Inuit and Métis Individuals, and members of Black and other racialized communities, and individuals for whom English is not their first language. We seek to provide accessibility for all applicants with our accessibility policies and the AODA. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
