Community Living Stratford and Area is a sponsor of the Developmental Service Worker (DSW) apprenticeship program available through various Ontario
community colleges.

This provides an opportunity for Community Living Stratford and Area employees to further their education.

For more information, please contact Amanda Price at 519-273-1000 x 246

Support Staff

Community Living Stratford and Area is currently seeking motivated Support Professionals for Part Time Support Worker rotations. While ideal candidates would have a 2-year College Diploma in a Developmental Services Program, those with equivalent education in the adult human services field, those in the process of obtaining their DSW or with interest and experience in the developmental services sector are also encouraged to apply.  

Successful candidates will be proven self-starters who are organized in order to attend to the duties that are required to be completed on shift. They will need to have a demonstrated ability to react calmly in a crisis and have a keen eye for the changing needs of those being supported.  

Successful candidates will provide supports that respect and encourage personal choice. They will recognize individual’s abilities and aspirations, while providing an unbiased approach to informed decision making. 

This role may also include the operation of mechanical lifts, administration of medication, and assisting individuals through daily activities in the home and out in the community.  

Successful candidates must possess a positive attitude, be a team player, and have strong communication and problem solving skills.  

Community Living Stratford and Area is committed to employment equity. If contacted in relation to this process, please advise the organization’s representative of your need for accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.  

SUMMARY: Part Time Support Worker, Permanent.,  

START DATE: ASAP 

SALARY: $22.93-$24.01 per hour for awake shifts / $20.71-$21.10 per hour for sleep shifts 

Send resume to: Email - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

Community Living Stratford and Area 

112 Frederick St. 

Stratford, ON N5A 3V7 

Attn: Human Resources 

Fax: 519-273-6277 

Would You Like to Join Our Team?

Community Living Stratford and Area is a not-for-profit agency providing support to adults with developmental disabilities. Our employees work together to provide the best services in an environment of cooperation and professionalism.

If you are interested in being a part of this vibrant team, please submit a resume and cover letter to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . As Community Living Stratford and Area is committed to its existing support professionals, all opportunities will be offered internally before we recruit externally.

When recruiting externally, preference will be given to candidates who possess a minimum of a Developmental Support Worker (DSW) diploma or a diploma in social services, as well as experience working with adults with a developmental disability.

Check out this inspiring video from one of our employees about their experience with Community Living Stratford and Area,  and the DWS Program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IkJsxiEYxE 

Your Generosity Can Change Lives

Community Living Stratford and Area and the services we provide are funded by a combination of government support, corporate sponsorship, fundraising events and individual gifts.

The need for our services continues to grow, while the funding does not. Gifts, sponsorships and memorial bequests are much-needed and always welcome.

Individual Gifts

All your gifts help enhance quality-of-life for people with developmental disabilities.

Individual gifts have provided:

• Wheelchairs/walkers
• Assistive devices
• Opportunities for personal growth
• Therapeutic services

You can make a tax-free donation easily through Canada Help.
Thank you for your kindness and support.

Corporate Sponsorship

Our valued corporate sponsors help produce and promote our community events, many of which in turn raise much-needed funds for our agency.

We will gladly meet to discuss sponsorship opportunities. For more information, please contact:

Trevor McGregor – Chief Executive Officer
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / 519-273-1000 ext 223

Bequests/In Memoriam Gifts

You can provide a future bequest or gift to ensure our work goes on when you
remember Community Living Stratford and Area in your will or estate planning.

You may also choose to make a gift to honour and recognize a loved one who
has passed on.

For further information about Bequest or In Memoriam gifts, please contact:

Trevor McGregor – Chief Executive Officer
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / 519-273-1000 ext 223

Membership

The membership process is outlined in our By-Laws, they can be found here: By-Laws January 2023


For more information please contact:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

Welcome Volunteers!

Community Living volunteers make an important difference in the lives of our supported persons, through opportunities to:

• Make friends
• Get to know people
• Share your interests, gifts and talents
• Enjoy community leisure activities, such as visiting the YMCA or the theatre, or taking a simple walk in the park

Student Placements

We welcome high-school co-op and post-secondary education placements.
We can also help you earn your high-school community hours credits.

For more information, or to apply

For more information on how you can make a difference, contact
Carys Wyn Hughes This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 519-273-1000 ext 234.

For tickets or more information about any event,
please call us at 519-273-1000 ext. 0
Or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Annual General Meeting

Our Annual General meeting was held on June 25th 2024. You can find the program here:

2024 AGM Program

The City of Stratford no longer has a Adaptive Paddling Program, but you can click below for 2023 dates in London: 
https://www.abilitiesinmotion.ca/londonpaddledates 

From the website: Each session is a group paddle led by a skilled Kayak Instructor or equivalent level.  Volunteers will be paddling alongside our client paddlers. No experience necessary, you will learn as you go and we will adapt to your needs. We provide the kayaks, PFD's and other safety equipment. No fees will be charged for disabled paddlers.

CHECK BACK LATER FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE THESE EVENTS... 

Customized Care for Every Supported Person

Community Living Stratford and Area is committed to person centred planning.

We have a dynamic planning process that utilizes family, friends and paid supports to work together with the person to create a plan that honours wishes, dreams and aspirations.

Each person is supported by a facilitator to be fully engaged in the planning process.

Planning offers hope, a fundamental contributor to the well being of all of us.
Plans are living documents and are reviewed on an ongoing basis to ensure that we are responsive to changes that may impact the plan.

Learn more about person centred planning here:

www.inclusion.com
Inclusion offers person centred resources including books, DVDs, workshops and training as well as networking opportunities.

www.helensandersonassociates.co.uk
International development, training and consultancy team. They work with people to change their lives, organizations and communities through person centred thinking and planning.

www.plan.ca
Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network is an organization built on the belief that through networks they can help families provide for peace of mind: in building a safe and connected life for our family and friends with a disability, they create a sense of belonging that has benefits for us all.

www.dimagine.com
David Pitonyak is dedicated to supporting people who experience disabilities and exhibit what some have called "difficult behaviors." Resources, workshops, articles, and stories to help understand and plan with people.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyL-96g2XYI
Michael Smull shares the history of Essential Lifestyle Planning using a person centred thinking approach.

The Supportive Neighbour provides overnight monitoring, emergency and/or recreational supports in exchange for a rent subsidy. Ideally, this arrangement evolves into a natural relationship fostering growth and opportunities for both the person being supported and the neighbour.

Supportive Neighbours make an enormous difference in the lives of supported persons and are always needed. We welcome individuals, families, couples or multiple co-tenants. Please call us at 519-273-1000 if you would like to learn more.

Many Choices for Residential Living

Community Living Stratford and Area offers a variety of residential options, including:

• Traditional 24-hour group living
• 24-hour individual supports
• Supported Independent Living (SIL)
• Innovative approaches that match needs to supports

Regardless of the supports provided, it is our belief that it is the person’s home and is respected as such.

Meaningful Work for Everyone

Assistance in finding employment is available to our supported persons through Partners in Employment www.partnersinemployment.on.ca

For direct assistance or more information, please contact: