E25-220 Support Worker 1 – Supported Living – East

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

Job summary

A prominent support organization in Toronto is seeking a Support Worker 1 to enhance the capacity of individuals within the community. Responsibilities include monitoring personal outcomes, providing care, and supporting life skills training. The ideal candidate will have a high-school diploma and relevant healthcare knowledge. This full-time role offers 37.5 hours per week and requires dedication to the community development of individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

• A high-school diploma and knowledge of health‑care procedures.
• Post‑secondary education related to Social Services may be considered.
• Successful completion of mandated training is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide services and supports as directed by a program supervisor.
• Assess and monitor individuals' day-to-day needs.
• Administer medications and respond to crises.
• Liaise with family and friends to address needs.
• Support life skills training and provide emotional support.

Job description

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.

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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 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.

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 a focus on Social Services or Developmental Services may be considered as an equivalent. No related working experience required. Successful completion of internal legislated and mandated training is required. Valid driver’s licence is an asset.

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

• Under the direction of a program supervisor, this position is responsible for:
  • 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.

Position Details

Position: Support Worker 1
Region: Supported Living East
Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contact: [e-mail]