Dufferin County Community Support Services jobs

Want to Make a Real Difference in Your Community?

Join Dufferin County Community Support Services (DCCSS) – a not-for-profit agency dedicated to helping older adults and adults with disabilities live safely and independently in their own homes.

Our mission is to assist older adults and adults with disabilities to live independently and safely in their own homes.

Brokered Service Provider Opportunities Available:

1. Home Maintenance & Repair Program

Our Home Maintenance and Repair Referral program assists in connecting our clients with reliable snow removal service providers.

• Providers receive client referrals from DCCSS in designated service areas within Dufferin County and providers are responsible for contacting clients directly to coordinate services.
• Providers are reliable individuals who enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions and helping people in their community.

*Task details and payment are arranged directly between Clients and Providers.

***Service providers are considered self-employed, independent contractors, and are not employees of the County of Dufferin***

Required Qualifications

• Completion of a satisfactory Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Screen
• English verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Basic knowledge of snow and ice removal
• Familiarity with snow removal equipment such as snow blowers, and shovels.

Key Position Responsibilities

• Review job requirements with clients to provide estimates for snow removal services ahead of and during peak snow removal season.
• Respond to client requests for service in a timely manner (Preferably within 12 hours)
• Must complete jobs as soon/early as possible so that clients can be safe and their properties are accessible.
• Complete snow removal services as requested using your own or client provided equipment.
• Home Maintenance & Repair work can be physically demanding and may require working in extreme weather conditions, heavy lifting, bending and stretching.
• DCCSS provides a referral program that is not responsible for any injuries or damages sustained.

Providers set their prices per snow removal however they must be affordable to those on fixed incomes.

Work Location: In person

• Indoor tasks: general repairs, painting
• Outdoor tasks: snow removal, grass cutting, gardening

(Task detail and payment arranged directly between clients and providers)

Why Join Us?

• Part-time and Flexible hours
• Casual work attire
• Meaningful work that truly impacts lives

What You Need

• Satisfactory Criminal Reference Check & Vulnerable Sector Screen
• Strong English communication skills
• Ability to work independently

Note: Service providers are self-employed independent contractors, not employees of the County of Dufferin.

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Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress

Work Location: In person