E25-151 Temporary Support Worker 2 – Supported-Living – West

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

Job summary

A community support organization in Toronto is seeking a Temporary Support Worker 2 for up to six months. The role involves identifying needs and delivering supports to enhance individual capacities. Candidates should have relevant post-secondary education and knowledge of health-care procedures. This full-time position offers 37.5 hours of work per week and actively contributes to community living for individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Identify program needs and develop life plans under supervision.
• Provide case management and physical care.
• Maintain documentation and monitor finances.
• Provide emotional support and life skills training.

Skills

Knowledge of health-care procedures

Ability to provide personal and physical care

Crisis response skills

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Social Services or Developmental Services

Minimum 1 year of related work experience if education is in a non-related field

Tools

Wheelchairs

Lifts

G-tubes

Job description

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Position:

Temporary Support Worker 2 (Position duration of up to six months)

Region:

[Supported Living - West]

Hours of Work:

37.5 hours per week

About Community Living Toronto

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.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education with a focus on Social Services or Developmental Services is required, along with knowledge of health-care procedures and mechanical equipment such as wheelchairs, lifts, G-tubes, and other specialized equipment. If your education is in a non-related field, a minimum of 1 year of related work experience is required. 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 their 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, and liaising with families, medical professionals, and service providers.
• 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 needs.
• Providing direction to part-time staff as required.