Support Services Worker - Temporary Full Time

Support Services Worker - Temporary Full Time

Job Category
:
Direct Support Services

Requisition Number
: SUPPO
001171

• Posted :
  July 29, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Guelph, ON , CAN

Are you a compassionate Support Services Worker ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others in our Montana Location? Hopewell is looking for a Temporary Full Time (6 months contract) Support Services Worker to join our Residential and Respite Services Team, supporting individuals with developmental and physical disabilities across multiple sites in Guelph-Wellington, ON!

YOUR BENEFITS & PERKS

We invest in our people and support their growth. We reward hard work and cultivate an environment where you can thrive. Here are some of the benefits you can expect as part of our team:

• Competitive regular hourly wage rate for hours worked range between $23.31 - $29.29 and flexible work schedule based on client & staff needs.
• Employee Assistant Program coverage for all employees.
• Comprehensive group benefits coverage including life, AD & D, health, medical and dental benefits coverage for full time employees and AD&D for all employees according to Hopewell Policies.
• Contributory group registered retirement savings plan– Hopewell contributes up to 3% for full time employees according to Hopewell Policies.
• Paid time off with up to 25 days per year of vacation and holiday pay depending on length of service with Hopewell Support Services and according to Hopewell Policies.
• Opportunity to join a collaborative, tight-knit team with a supportive and inclusive culture.
• Professional growth and development opportunities in Social and Community Services.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact every day in the lives of those we support.

JOB SUMMARY

The Support Services Worker works as a professional within a clinical multidisciplinary team that follows a biopsychosocial model of treatment and intervention for children, youth, and adults with complex developmental, physical, and emotional challenges. They assist with household management tasks and essential activities of daily living in accordance with the care/service plan of each supported individual. They consider the preferences, comfort, and safety of multiple stakeholders (the individual, family, and care partners) in the provision of all support.

A significant role of the Support Services Worker is implementing behavior support plans and supporting individuals who are experiencing challenging moments.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support individuals to live independently, encourage and engage individuals in meaningful activities such as being involved in leisure, recreational or work activities. For example:
  • Provide individuals with communication assistance, typing their correspondence or obtaining information on their behalf.
  • Observe, assess, and report changes in individuals’ behaviours, physical abilities, and activities.
• Support independence with daily living programs (toileting, feeding, grooming etc.):
  • Instruct, advise, or support individuals on managing household cleanliness, grooming hygiene, nutrition, and other.
  • Perform housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes or dishes, or running errands.
  • Provide transportation to individuals via association or public transit.
• Maintain knowledge of current best practices in the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) through training:
  • Provide direct and indirect client interventions based on empirically sound principles of ABA.
  • Follow and implement all Behaviour Support Plans including completion of data collection, set up environment and reporting to Senior Behaviour Therapist.
• Provide personal care support according to directions on the established care plan or best practice:
  • Possess and demonstrate knowledge of First Aid, CPR, CPI, WHMIS, Occupational Health and Safety Act, fire prevention and safety procedures and other areas as deemed necessary by the association.
  • Perform healthcare-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs, dispensing medication, as directed by a primary care physician, pharmacist, or other regulated health care professionals.
  • Be familiar with and follow medication…