E25-207 Temporary Support Worker 2 – Supported Living – West

Community Living Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent community support organization in Toronto seeks a Temporary Support Worker 2 to identify and meet the needs of individuals with intellectual disabilities. The role involves developing life plans, providing case management, and offering life skills training. Candidates must have relevant post-secondary education and knowledge of health-care procedures. This position offers a supportive environment and full-time hours.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Identify program needs of individuals supported and assist in monitoring personal outcomes.
• Provide case management, medication administration, and crisis response.
• Provide life skills training and emotional support to individuals supported.

Skills

Knowledge of health-care procedures

Experience with mechanical equipment

Case management

Life skills training

Education

Post-secondary education in Social Services or Developmental Services

1 year of related work experience (if in a non-related field)

Job description

Job Opportunity

Please quote job posting # in the subject line.

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 in Community Living Toronto; however only applicants with the necessary qualifications, experience and education will be contacted for an interview.

Click APPLY and attach an up‑to‑date Cover Letter and Resume.

Position

Position: Temporary Support Worker 2 (position duration of up to two years)

Region: Supported Living - West

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Organizational 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 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.

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 specialised 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 licence 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

• Identify program needs of individuals supported, participate in the development and implementation of life plans, assist in monitoring achievement of personal outcomes.
• Provide 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.
• Maintain documentation, monitor finances, ensure an appropriate standard of living and assistance with locating housing for individuals supported.
• Provide direction to part‑time staff as required.

Contact

Contact: [e-mail]