Community Support Worker

Kenora-Association-For-Community-Living; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Pension plan

Vacation & personal time

Development opportunities

Job summary

Kenora Association For Community Living is seeking a Community Support Worker in Outreach & Intensive Supported Independent Living in Kenora, Ontario. You will guide at-risk young adults, build trusted relationships, and promote a connected community where everyone belongs.

We offer development opportunities, a secure wage range, employer-paid benefits, and generous vacation time. Join a dedicated team focused on safety, courtesy, teamwork and service excellence.

Qualifications

• People-focused: build positive relationships and help others achieve goals.
• Rooted: sense of belonging; home vs. house.
• Dedicated: help others without judgment or criticism.
• Committed: belief in meaningful, joyful lives for all.

Responsibilities

• Be a role model and provide positive support to individuals.
• Be a constant presence for others; help them feel safe and at ease.
• Help others gain skills and confidence in their lives and community roles.
• Utilize your gifts and help others grow.

Skills

People focused

Rooted

Dedicated

Committed

Resilient

Adaptable

Job description

Why KACL?

Since 1960, KACL has promoted inclusion and social justice in our community. We are a not-for-profit, charitable organization made up of some of the most compassionate, caring, and hardworking people you’ll ever meet.

We are the third largest employer in Kenora, and our goal is to be the employer of choice by focusing on safety, courtesy, teamwork, and service excellence.

As a Community Support Worker in Outreach & Intensive Supported Independent Living, you will guide at-risk and vulnerable young adults in creating a safe space that they can call a home. You will build strong, resilient, unique relationships and promote a connected community where everyone belongs.

You are:

• People Focused: You build positive relationships and enhance the lives of others by helping them to explore and achieve their goals.
• Rooted: A strong sense of acceptance and belonging are in your bones. You know there is a difference between a house and a home.
• Dedicated: Your passion is helping people and you do it by meeting them where they are at, without judgment or criticism.
• Committed: You whole-heartedly believe that everyone has the right to a life filled with meaning, joy, and acceptance.
• Resilient: You are fueled by your own impact, celebrate even the smallest wins, and see every day as a new opportunity.
• Adaptable: You thrive in an ever-changing environment and flawlessly can navigate both low and high energy days.

You will:

• Be a role model and provide positive support to individuals.
• Be a constant presence for others; helping them to feel safe, at ease and free to be.
• Help others to gain skills and confidence in their lives and roles in the community.
• Utilize your gifts and help others to grow their own.

You’ll Love:

• Investment in your development, growth, and advancement throughout your career.
• A financially secure future through highly competitive wages and pension plan.
• Employer-paid benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and disability.
• Generous vacation and personal time.

$61,216 - $65,645 a year

Vacancies: We are looking to fill four (4) full-time positions.

Deadline: Applications must be submittedby Sunday, August 30, 2026.

This is an on-site position based in Kenora, Ontario.Nestled on the shores of the stunning Lake of the Woods in Northwestern Ontario, Kenora offers the charm of a close-knit community combined with exceptional outdoor recreation. Located near the Ontario–Manitoba border, Kenora is approximately a two-hour drive east of Winnipeg, Manitoba.

KACL is committed to employment equity and diversity and welcomes qualified applicants from the full range of identities, backgrounds, and experiences. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process.