E25-224 Support Worker 1 ONA – Supported Living – East

Community Living Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A large community support agency in Toronto is seeking a Support Worker to enhance individuals' capacity to function in community living. You will provide personal care, support assessments, and life skills training to individuals with intellectual disabilities. A high school diploma and 6 months of related experience are required. This role offers a full-time commitment of 37.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• 6 months of related work experience in a support role.
• Knowledge of wheelchairs, lifts, G-tubes, and other specialized equipment.
• Valid driver’s licence is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Carry out prescribed duties related to service provision.
• Support assessment of individuals' day-to-day needs.
• Provide personal and physical care including medication administration.

Skills

Knowledge of health-care procedures

Personal care

Emotional support

Education

High-school diploma

Post-secondary education in Social Services

Job description

Position

Support Worker 1 ONA

Region

[Supported Living - East]

Hours

37.5 hours per week

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

• Carry out regularly assigned or prescribed duties related to the provision of services and supports.
• Support assessment of day-to-day needs of individuals supported and implementation of life plans and monitoring achievement of personal outcomes.
• Provide appropriate personal and physical care including medication administration and crisis response.
• Liaise with friends and family as required to address needs and share information on behalf of individuals supported.
• Support life skills training and provide 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.
• Post‑secondary education focused on Social Services or Developmental Services is considered 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.

About the Organization

Community Living Toronto, one of the largest agencies of its kind in North America, offers supports to over 6,000 individuals with intellectual disabilities, providing residential and day support, assistance with employment, community support, early childhood services and respite.

Contact

For more information or to apply, email [e-mail].