E25-163 Support Worker 1 – Supported Living – East

Community Living Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading support agency in Toronto is seeking a Support Worker 1 to deliver services and programs based on life plans for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Responsibilities include personal care, monitoring needs, and providing emotional support. Candidates must have a high-school diploma and 6 months of relevant experience. The role offers 37.5 hours per week with opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• 6 months of related work experience required.
• Successful completion of internal legislated and mandated training is required.
• A valid driver's licence is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Carry out duties related to provision of services and supports.
• Support assessment of day-to-day needs and implementation of life plans.
• Provide personal and physical care including medication administration.

Skills

Knowledge of health-care procedures

Ability to provide emotional support

Experience with mechanical equipment

Education

High-school diploma

Post-secondary education in Social Services or Developmental Services

Job description

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 within 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.

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Job Details

• Position: Support Worker 1
• Region: [Supported Living East]
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Job Summary

• Contributes to the delivery of supports and programs consistent with life plans to meet the needs of individuals in order to enhance their capacity to function in all aspects of community living.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a program supervisor, carry out regularly assigned or prescribed duties related to the provision of services and supports.
• Support assessment of day to day needs of individuals supported and the implementation of life plans and monitoring achievement of personal outcomes.
• Provide appropriate personal and physical care including medication administration and crisis response.
• Liaise with friends and family as required to address needs and share information on behalf of individuals supported.
• Support life skills training and provide emotional support to individuals on a one-on-one or group basis.

Qualifications

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

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