E25-164 – Temporary Part-Time Support Worker 2 – Supported Living – West

Community Living Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading community support agency in Ontario is seeking a Temporary Part-Time Support Worker to enhance the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities. This role involves providing case management, life skills training, and emotional support. Candidates should have post-secondary education in Social Services or Developmental Services and knowledge of health-care procedures. This part-time position offers 25 hours of work per week, fostering a supportive community environment.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education with a focus on Social Services or Developmental Services is required.
• Knowledge of health-care procedures and specialized equipment is required.
• Successful completion of internal training required.

Responsibilities

• Identify program needs of individuals supported and assist in monitoring personal outcomes.
• Provide case management including personal care and medication administration.
• Design and provide life skills training and emotional support.

Skills

Social Services knowledge

Health-care procedures

Communication skills

Crisis response

Education

Post-secondary education in Social Services or Developmental Services

1 year related work experience if other field

Tools

Knowledge of mechanical equipment

Job description

Overview

Community Living Toronto is one of the largest agencies of its kind in North America. The organization is dynamic and innovative, committed to promoting a welcoming community. It offers supports to over 6,000 individuals with an intellectual disability, as well as support to their families, including residential and day supports, employment assistance, community support, early childhood services, and respite.

Position

Position: Temporary Part-Time Support Worker 2

Region:
Supported Living - West

Hours: 25 hours per week

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, identify program needs of individuals supported, participate in the development and implementation of life plans, and assist in monitoring achievement of personal outcomes.
• Provide case management to individuals on caseload, including appropriate personal and physical care such as medication administration, crisis response, advocating on behalf of individuals supported, and liaising with family, medical and other professionals and service providers to address needs.
• Deisve and provide life skills training and emotional support to individuals supported on a one-on-one or group basis; refer to professionals when necessary.
• Maintain documentation, monitor finances, ensure an appropriate standard of living, and assist with locating housing for individuals supported.
• Provide direction to part-time staff as required.

Qualifications

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

Application Instructions

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Notes

Accommodations for disabilities will be provided on request. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information included is accurate and true. Misrepresentation or omission of facts may be cause for dismissal. We thank everyone for their interest; however only applicants with the necessary qualifications, experience, and education will be contacted for an interview.