E25-192 Support Worker 1 ONA – Supported Living – West

Community Living Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A large community support agency in Toronto is seeking a Support Worker to contribute to the delivery of community living supports for individuals with intellectual disabilities. The role involves providing essential personal care, assessing needs, and delivering emotional support. Ideal candidates will have a high-school diploma and some experience in care services. This is a full-time position offering a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• High-school diploma and 6 months of related work experience required.
• Post-secondary education in Social Services may substitute for work experience.
• Valid driver's license is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Carry out duties related to the provision of services and supports.
• Support assessment of individuals' day-to-day needs.
• Provide personal and physical care including medication administration.
• Liaise with friends and family to address needs.
• Support life skills training and emotional support.

Skills

Knowledge of health-care procedures

Emotional support and life skills training

Ability to work with specialized equipment

Education

High-school diploma

Post-secondary education in Social Services or Developmental Services

Job description

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

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

• Carrying out regularly assigned or prescribed duties related to the provision of services and supports.
• Supporting assessment of day‑to‑day needs of individuals supported and in the implementation of life plans and monitoring achievement of personal outcomes.
• Providing appropriate personal and physical care including medication administration and crisis response.
• Liaising with friends and family as required to address needs and sharing information on behalf of individuals supported.
• Supporting life skills training and providing emotional support to individuals on a one‑on‑one or group basis.

Qualifications

• 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.

Position Details

• Position: Support Worker 1 ONA
• Region: Supported Living – West
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Application

Please apply by attaching an up‑to‑date Cover Letter and Resume. Email: [e-mail]

When required, 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; however, only applicants with the necessary qualifications, experience and education will be contacted for an interview.