Addiction & Disability Support Worker​/Team Lead; Complex Needs

Overview

Are you an experienced, driven, and compassionate professional with a passion for supporting individuals with complex needs? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your leadership and clinical skills directly shape the quality of care provided to the people you serve? If so, Supported Lifestyles is seeking a dedicated Lead Support Worker to join its caring and diverse team.

Supported Lifestyles Ltd. is a not-for-profit agency that provides services to individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges. Its mission is to provide highly specialized, quality supports to individuals with complex disabilities. Additionally, it prides itself on employing individuals who demonstrate and embody a culture of care in every interaction and communication — whether this is with the individuals they support or their work colleagues.

In addition to working with a dynamic and supportive team in a meaningful role, you will receive the following perks:

• Paid time off.
• Competitive wage and benefits package.
• Onsite parking, social events including employee appreciation, and employee recognition.
• Work-life balance.
• Growth and career advancement opportunities.
• Wellness workshop and Mental Health Resources.
• Close to public transit.

The responsibilities of this position may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Utilize highly developed behavioural intervention skills to provide intensive support for the development and implementation of individualized intervention plans that facilitate the optimal functioning of individuals with complex needs.
• Train, assist, and mentor front-line staff to optimize their behavioural intervention skills and ensure consistency in support delivery.
• Provide support to individuals and their teams through advocacy, skill training, and community education.
• Report to the Complex Needs Coordinator and contribute to the overall direction and quality of the service area.
• Deliver direct, front-line support to high-risk individuals with complex behavioural needs as part of your combined role.
• Document and maintain accurate client records, case notes, and reports in accordance with organizational standards.
• Provide de-escalation support and crisis management as needed.

• A diploma in a human services field (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Disability Studies, etc.) or a degree in any discipline from a recognized post-secondary institution is required.
• Minimum two years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and/or mental health challenges (e.g., dual diagnosis, complex needs, high-risk youth).
• Minimum two years of supervisory experience.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Own vehicle with a valid Class 5 Driver s License is required.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification is an asset.

This is a combined frontline and leadership role, and compensation reflects both functions:

• Team Lead hours: $29.64 per hour to start.
• Direct Support hours: $24.07 – $25.03 per hour to start.

We also offer a competitive benefits package and growth opportunities.

This is a full-time position with a split schedule across both functions:

Please note that this is a temporary position until November 2027.