E25-240 Temporary Support Worker 2 – Supported Living – West

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

Job summary

A community support organization in Toronto seeks a Temporary Support Worker 2 to enhance the capacities of individuals with intellectual disabilities. This role involves identifying needs, developing life plans, providing case management, and delivering life-skills training. Applicants should have post-secondary education in Social Services or Developmental Services and relevant experience. The position offers 37.5 hours of work per week, emphasizing a supportive and community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of internal legislated and mandated training is required.
• Valid driver’s license is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Identifies program needs and assists in development and implementation of life plans.
• Provides case management, including personal care and crisis response.
• Devises and provides life-skills training and emotional support.
• Maintains documentation and assists with locating housing.

Skills

Knowledge of health-care procedures

Mechanical equipment handling

Case management

Life-skills training

Education

Post‑secondary education in Social Services or Developmental Services

1 year of related work experience for non‑related degrees

Job description

When required, accommodations for disabilities will be provided on request. Misrepresentation or omission of facts in connection with your application may result in dismissal.

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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 promoting a welcoming community. As a leader in the field, Community Living Toronto offers support to over 6,000 individuals with intellectual disability, as well as 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. 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 requires a minimum of 1 year of related work experience.
• Successful completion of internal legislated and mandated training is required.
• Valid driver’s license is an asset.

JOB SUMMARY

Identifies the needs of individuals supported and delivers supports and programs consistent with life plans to enhance their capacity to function in all aspects of community living.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identifies program needs of individuals supported, participates in development and implementation of life plans, assists in monitoring achievement of personal outcomes.
• Provides case management to individuals on caseload, including appropriate personal and physical care, medication administration, crisis response, advocacy, liaising with family, medical and other professionals and service providers to address needs.
• Devises and provides life‑skills training and emotional support on a one‑on‑one or group basis and refers to professionals when necessary.
• Maintains documentation, monitors finances, ensures an appropriate standard of living, and assists with locating housing for individuals supported.
• Provides direction to part‑time staff as required.

POSITION DETAILS

• Position: Temporary Support Worker 2 (Duration up to one year)
• Region: Supported Living – West
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week