E25-116 Support Worker 1 – Supported Living – West

Community Living Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Living Toronto is hiring a Support Worker 1 to deliver programs and supports aligned with individual life plans to assist individuals with intellectual disabilities. The role involves personal care, liaising with families, and providing emotional support, fostering independence within the community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 6 months related work experience.
• Knowledge of health-care procedures and mechanical equipment such as wheelchairs.
• Successful completion of legislated training required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for service provision and implementing individual life plans.
• Provide personal and physical care, including medication administration.
• Support life skills training and offer emotional support.

Skills

Knowledge of health-care procedures

Mechanical equipment knowledge

Emotional support skills

Education

High school diploma

Post-secondary education in Social Services

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 1

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 and 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 intellectual disabilities and their families, including residential and day supports, employment assistance, community support, early childhood services, and respite care.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma, 6 months of related work experience, and knowledge of health-care procedures and mechanical equipment such as wheelchairs, lifts, G-tubes, and other specialized equipment are required.
• Post-secondary education focusing on Social Services or Developmental Services may be considered equivalent with no related work experience required.
• Successful completion of internal legislated and mandated training is required.
• A valid driver’s license is an asset.

JOB SUMMARY:

Contributes to the delivery of supports and programs aligned with individual life plans to meet their needs and enhance their capacity to function in all aspects of community living.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the direction of a program supervisor, responsible for carrying out assigned duties related to service provision.
• Supporting assessment of daily needs and the implementation and monitoring of individual life plans and personal outcomes.
• Providing personal and physical care, including medication administration and crisis response.
• Liaising with friends and family as needed to address support needs and sharing information on behalf of individuals supported.
• Supporting life skills training and providing emotional support to individuals on a one-on-one or group basis.

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