E25-196 Temporary Support Worker 2 – ISP – Supported Living – West

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

Job summary

A leading community support organization in Toronto is seeking a Temporary Support Worker to enhance the community living capacity of individuals with intellectual disabilities. Responsibilities include case management, implementing life plans, and providing personal care. A post-secondary education in relevant fields is required, with knowledge of health care procedures as essential. This full-time position offers 37.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Social Services or Developmental Services required.
• Knowledge of healthcare procedures and specialized equipment needed.
• Experience in a non-related field requires an additional year of related work.

Responsibilities

• Identify program needs of individuals supported.
• Develop and implement life plans.
• Provide case management and personal care.

Skills

Knowledge of health-care procedures

Mechanical equipment knowledge

Case management

Crisis response

Life skills training

Advocacy

Education

Post-secondary education in Social Services or Developmental Services

Valid driver’s license

Job description

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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.

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• ashley.lawrence
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• Qualifications: Post-secondary education with a focus on Social Services or Developmental Services is required and knowledge of health-care procedures and mechanical equipment-wheelchairs, lifts, G-tubes and other specialized equipment is required. Post-secondary education in 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.
• 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, this position is responsible for: Identifying program needs of individuals supported, participating in the development and implementation of life plans, assisting in monitoring achievement of personal outcomes. Providing case management to individuals on caseload, providing appropriate personal and physical care including medication administration, crisis response, advocating on behalf of individuals supported and liaising with family, medical and other professionals and other 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 referring to professionals when necessary. Maintaining documentation, monitoring finances, ensuring an appropriate standard of living and assistance with locating housing for individuals supported. Providing direction to part-time staff as required.
• Position: Temporary Support Worker 2 ISP
• Region: [Supported Living - West]
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• Hours: 37.5 hours per week