E25-190 Support Worker 2 – Supported Living – East

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

Job summary

A leading community support organization in Toronto seeks a Support Worker 2 to identify individual needs and deliver tailored supports and programs. Responsibilities include case management, advocacy, and life skills training, essential for enhancing community living. Candidates must have a post-secondary focus on Social Services and familiarity with healthcare procedures. Join a dynamic team committed to improving the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education with a focus on Social Services or Developmental Services required.
• Knowledge of healthcare procedures and mechanical equipment is critical.
• Valid driver's license is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Identify program needs and participate in developing life plans.
• Provide case management, advocate for individuals, and liaise with professionals.
• Deliver life skills training and emotional support to individuals.
• Maintain documentation and monitor finances for individuals supported.
• Guide part-time staff as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of health-care procedures

Crisis response

Advocacy

Life skills training

Education

Post-secondary education in Social Services or Developmental Services

1 year of related work experience (if education is non-related)

Tools

Mechanical equipment (wheelchairs, lifts, G-tubes)

Job description

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Position

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.

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 development and implementation of life plans, assist in monitoring achievement of personal outcomes.
• Provide case management to individuals on caseload, including medication administration, crisis response, advocacy on behalf of individuals supported, and liaising with family, medical and other professionals and service providers to address needs.
• Devising and providing life skills training and emotional support to individuals supported on a one‑on‑one or group basis and 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, along with knowledge of health‑care procedures and mechanical equipment including wheelchairs, lifts, G‑tubes and other specialized equipment.
• 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.

Position Details

Position: Support Worker 2

Region: Supported Living - East

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contact

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