E25-109 Support Worker 2 – CPS – All Regions

Community Living Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Living Toronto is seeking a dedicated Support Worker 2 to identify individual needs and deliver tailored supports to enhance community living. The role involves various responsibilities, including case management and providing emotional support, contributing to the well-being of individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education with focus on Social Services or Developmental Services required.
• Knowledge of health-care procedures and special equipment needed.
• Valid driver’s license is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Identify program needs, develop and implement life plans.
• Provide personal care, medication administration, and case management.
• Maintain documentation and ensure appropriate living standards.

Skills

Knowledge of health-care procedures

Mechanical equipment handling

Crisis response

Advocacy

Life skills training

Education

Post-secondary education in Social Services or Developmental Services

1 year related work experience if non-related field

Job description

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When required, accommodations for disabilities will be provided, on request. By submitting your application, you confirm that the information included is accurate and true. Misrepresentation or omission of facts in connection with your application may be sufficient cause for dismissal.

We thank everyone for their interest in Community Living Toronto; however, only applicants with the necessary qualifications, experience, and education will be contacted for an interview.

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POSITION: Support Worker 2

REGION: [CPS - All Regions]

HOURS OF WORK: 37.5 hours per week

Community Living Toronto, one of the largest agencies of its kind in North America, is a dynamic, innovative organization committed to promoting a welcoming community. As a leader in the field, Community Living Toronto offers supports to over 6,000 individuals with an intellectual disability, as well as support to their families, including residential and day support, assistance with employment, community support, early childhood services, and respite.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education with a focus on Social Services or Developmental Services is required. Knowledge of health-care procedures and mechanical equipment such as wheelchairs, lifts, G-tubes, and other specialized equipment is required. Post-secondary education in a non-related field will require a minimum of 1 year of related work experience. Successful completion of internal legislated and mandated training is required. A valid driver’s license is an asset.

JOB SUMMARY:

Identifies the needs of individuals supported and delivers supports and programs consistent with life plans to enhance their capacity to function in all aspects of community living.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the direction of a program supervisor, responsible for identifying program needs, developing and implementing life plans, and monitoring personal outcomes.
• Providing case management, personal and physical care, medication administration, crisis response, advocacy, and liaising with families, medical professionals, and service providers.
• Devising and providing life skills training and emotional support, referring to professionals when necessary.
• Maintaining documentation, monitoring finances, ensuring appropriate living standards, and assisting with housing searches.
• Providing direction to part-time staff as required.

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this position, please apply by clicking the APPLY button and attaching your updated Cover Letter and Resume.