E25-215 Part-Time Support Worker 1 – Supported Living – West

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

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a Part-Time Support Worker to assist individuals with disabilities. The role involves delivering programs and supports, monitoring personal outcomes, and providing emotional support. Candidates should have a high-school diploma and related work experience, as well as knowledge of health-care procedures. This position requires a commitment to enhancing the community living capabilities of individuals supported.

Qualifications

• 6 months of related work experience required.
• Successful completion of internal training is necessary.
• Valid driver's licence is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Carry out prescribed duties related to service provision.
• Support assessment of individuals' day-to-day needs.
• Liaise with friends and family to address needs.

Skills

Knowledge of health-care procedures

Emotional support techniques

Crisis response skills

Education

High-school diploma

Post-secondary education in Social Services or Developmental Services

Tools

Wheelchairs

Lifts

G-tubes

Job description

Job Opportunity

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.

About the Organization

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

Position: Part‑Time Support Worker 1

Region: Supported Living West

Hours per week: 25

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

• 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 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.

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