E25-176 Support Worker 1 – Supported Living – West

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

Job summary

An innovative community support agency in Toronto seeks a Support Worker 1 to enhance the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities. This role involves delivering personal care, supporting life skills training, and collaborating with families to meet individual needs. A high-school diploma and some work experience are required, while a passion for community service is a must.

Qualifications

• High-school diploma required.
• 6 months of related work experience preferred.
• Knowledge of specialized healthcare equipment needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal and physical care to individuals.
• Liaise with family to address needs of supported individuals.
• Support skills training for individuals in a group or one-on-one setting.

Skills

Health-care procedures knowledge

Emotional support skills

Communication skills

Education

High-school diploma

Post-secondary education in Social 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.

Position: Support Worker 1
Region: [Supported Living West]
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 a 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.

How to Apply

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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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