E25-246 Temporary Support Worker 2 – Supported Living – West

Community Living Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Toronto is seeking a Temporary Support Worker 2 to enhance the capacity of individuals in community living by delivering tailored supports consistent with life plans. Key responsibilities include program development, case management, and life skills training. Candidates must have post-secondary education focused on Social Services or Developmental Services and the ability to work closely with individuals to ensure their well-being. Valid driver's license preferred. Apply with your resume and cover letter.

Qualifications

• Post‑secondary education with a focus on Social Services or Developmental Services is required.
• Successful completion of internal legislated and mandated training required.
• Valid driver’s license is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Identify the program needs of individuals supported and implement life plans.
• Provide case management to individuals on caseload.
• Offer life skills training and emotional support to individuals.
• Maintain documentation and monitor finances for individuals supported.
• Direct part-time staff as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of health-care procedures and mechanical equipment

Ability to provide emotional support

Case management

Life skills training

Education

Post-secondary education in Social Services or Developmental Services

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

Job description

Position

Temporary Support Worker 2 (Position duration of up to one year)

Region

[Supported Living - East]

Hours of Work

37.5 hours per week

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.

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.

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

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