E25-67 Temporary Support Worker 3 – CPS – All Regions

Community Living Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative agency is seeking a Temporary Support Worker to enhance the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities. In this role, you will identify the needs of those supported, develop and implement life plans, and provide essential personal care and emotional support. As a key player in a dynamic organization, you will collaborate with families and professionals to ensure that each individual receives tailored support, fostering their independence and community integration. Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact in the lives of over 6,000 individuals and their families. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a welcoming community and help empower those you serve.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Social Services or Developmental Services is required.
• Knowledge of health-care procedures and specialized equipment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify needs of individuals supported and implement life plans.
• Provide personal and physical care, medication administration, and crisis response.
• Maintain documentation and assist with housing for individuals supported.

Skills

Knowledge of health-care procedures

Knowledge of mechanical equipment

Case management

Life skills training

Crisis response

Education

Post-secondary education in Social Services

Post-secondary education in Developmental Services

1 year of related work experience (if non-related field)

Tools

Wheelchairs

Lifts

G-tubes

Job description

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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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POSITION:

Temporary Support Worker 3 (position duration of up to two years)

REGION:

[All Regions]

HOURS OF WORK:

37.5 hours per week

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 with 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:

1. 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:

1. Under the direction of a program supervisor, this position is responsible for:
1. Identifying program needs of individuals supported, participating in the development and implementation of life plans, assisting in monitoring achievement of personal outcomes.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Maintaining documentation, monitoring finances, ensuring an appropriate standard of living, and assisting with locating housing for individuals supported.
5. Providing direction to part-time staff as required.

For inquiries, please contact [e-mail].