VITA COMMUNITY LIVING SERVICES/MENS SANA
Direct Community Service Instructor (DCSI)
Providing Safety, Practicing Respect, Promoting Community
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WE ARE VITA!_*
VITA is a non-profit organization providing supports and services to individuals with a developmental disability and or Mental health challenge. Our staff make a difference in the lives of our members’ everyday.
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OPPORTUNITY*
We are hiring Direct Community Service Instructors (DCSI) to join our team. These full-time positions are an opportunity to put your knowledge and technical skills to work on a variety of member focused related tasks. Under the direction of the Community Service Supervisor, the Direct Community Service Instructor provides support to individuals with disabilities through the implementation of individualized services. This position will facilitate individual, virtual and or group activities, on site, within the community or within the member’s home. Services are member directed and designed to promote personal welfare, independence, education, self-determination, community participation. recreation and social skills.
WHY VITA?
We love supporting the community we serve! At VITA, we believe that positive, happy, and healthy people have a passion for life and bring that energy to their work. No matter what your specialty or experience, your unique contributions will make a difference. Our culture blends various backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe it is not about fitting into our culture; it is about adding value to our workplace through expertise, fresh ideas, and perspectives.
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We cannot wait to see what you will bring!*
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THE ROLE: *
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Ability to develop and demonstrate an empathic working relationship with the members and their caregivers. Able to understand, communicate and demonstrate member needs, wishes and progress.
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WHAT YOU BRING: *
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D.S.W, SSW, CYW, University Degree in a related field or other relevant post-secondary education.
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NICE TO HAVE: *
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Experience in a Non-Profit Organization.
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WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?*
At VITA we care about each other, reaching our potential and making a difference in our communities. So, we thrive on being creative and fostering a thoughtful and committed work culture.
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Employment with VITA is conditional on your ability to meet the following requirements*:
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Additional Information: *
We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds foster a stronger and a more collaborative work environment. VITA strives to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic self to work.
VITA is an equal opportunity employer and a Safe Space organization that embraces diversity, whether it be disability, age, ethnicity, colour, religion, language, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nation origin and all other differences that makes everyone unique.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), VITA will provide accommodation, accessible formats and communication supports for the interview upon request.
While we thank all applicants, only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview. No telephone calls please. If you have the necessary skills, energy, and ambition; submit your cover letter, resume and three (3) work-related references.
Job Type: Full-time position
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $20.60-$22.64 per hour
Schedule:
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