E25-146 Support Worker 3 – Supported Living – East

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

Job summary

A community service organization in Toronto seeks a Support Worker 3 to enhance the community living experience for individuals with disabilities. The role involves implementing life plans, providing case management, and ensuring appropriate support and services. Candidates are required to have post-secondary education in social services and knowledge of health-care procedures. This is a full-time position with a commitment to improving the lives of those served.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education with a focus on Social Services is required.
• Knowledge of health-care procedures and mechanical equipment is essential.
• A valid driver’s license is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of life plans for individuals.
• Provide case management and emotional support.
• Coordinate and deliver direct support services.

Skills

Knowledge of health-care procedures

Experience with mechanical equipment

Case management

Crisis response

Education

Post-secondary education in Social Services or Developmental Services

Additional year of related experience if education is in a non-related field

Job description

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Overview

Community Living Toronto, one of the largest agencies of its kind in North America, is a dynamic, innovative organization, committed to a vision of 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.

Position details

• Position: Support Worker 3
• Region: [Supported Living - East]
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Qualifications

• Qualifications: Post-secondary education with a focus on Social Services or Developmental Services is required and knowledge of health-care procedures and mechanical equipment-wheelchairs, lifts, G-tubes and other specialized equipment is required. Post-secondary education in non-related field will require an additional minimum of 1 year of related work experience. Successful completion of internal legislated and mandated training 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 in order to enhance their capacity to function in all aspects of community living.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a program supervisor, this position is responsible for:
• Supporting the development of strategies are delivery of service and supports according to life plans and personal outcomes.
• Providing case management to individuals on caseload and assisting with case management of other individuals supported.
• Ensuring that appropriate personal and physical care, crisis response, counseling and emotional support is provided.
• Participating in assessing the long term service needs of individuals supported and of the program and identifying opportunities to improve service delivery.
• Coordinating and providing direct support in the implementation of life plans and monitoring achievement of personal and program outcomes.
• Maintaining documentation, monitoring finances for individuals supported and ensuring an appropriate standard of living for individuals supported.
• Locating housing and employment opportunities for individuals supported.
• Providing direction to staff regarding service delivery.

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EEO statement: 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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