E25-110 Support Worker 2 – Supported Living – West

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

Job summary

Community Living Toronto is seeking a Support Worker 2 to enhance the community living of individuals with intellectual disabilities. The role involves developing life plans, providing personal care and case management, and collaborating with professionals to ensure individual needs are met.

Qualifications

• Required post-secondary education with focus on Social Services.
• Knowledge in operating specialized equipment.
• Experience in related fields or completed mandated training.

Responsibilities

• Identifying program needs and implementing life plans.
• Providing personal care, medication management, and support.
• Maintaining documentation and monitoring finances.

Skills

Knowledge of healthcare procedures

Ability to operate mechanical equipment

Crisis response

Advocacy

Life skills training

Education

Post-secondary education in Social Services or Developmental Services

Post-secondary education in a non-related field with 1 year of related work experience

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:

[Supported Living - West]

HOURS OF WORK:

37.5 hours per week

ORGANIZATION:

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 healthcare 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 an additional minimum of 1 year of related work experience.
• Successful completion of internal legislated and mandated training is required.
• 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, participating in the development and implementation of life plans, and assisting in monitoring achievement of personal outcomes.
• Providing case management, personal and physical care including medication administration, crisis response, advocating on behalf of individuals, and liaising with family, medical, and other professionals.
• Devising and providing life skills training and emotional support, referring to professionals when necessary.
• Maintaining documentation, monitoring finances, ensuring an appropriate standard of living, and assisting with housing placement.
• Providing direction to part-time staff as required.

For questions, contact Ashley Lawrence at [e-mail].