E25-234 Support Worker 2 – Supported Living – East

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

Job summary

A leading community service organization in Toronto is seeking a Support Worker 2 to identify and address the needs of individuals supported. You will develop life plans, provide case management, and offer emotional support while coordinating with families and professionals. The ideal candidate has post-secondary education in Social Services or related fields and relevant experience. This role requires dedication to enhancing community living for individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education focused on Social Services or Developmental Services is required.
• Knowledge of health-care procedures and specialized mechanical equipment is a must.
• A valid driver's license is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Identify program needs of individuals and develop life plans.
• Provide case management including personal care and medication administration.
• Offer life skills training and emotional support.
• Maintain documentation and ensure appropriate living standards.
• Direct part-time staff as required.

Skills

Social Services knowledge

Emotional support

Case management

Education

Post-secondary education in Social Services or Developmental Services

1 year of related work experience if education is in non-related field

Job description

When required, accommodations for disabilities will be provided, on request.

Position

Support Worker 2

Region

Supported Living - East

Hours

37.5 hours per week

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

• 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.

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 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 license is an asset.