E25-81 Support Worker 3 – Supported Living – East

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

Job summary

An innovative organization seeks a Support Worker to enhance the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities. This role involves identifying needs, developing personalized life plans, and delivering essential support services. The successful candidate will provide case management, personal care, and life skills training while advocating for individuals' rights and well-being. Join a dynamic team committed to fostering a welcoming community, where your contributions will significantly impact the lives of many. If you are passionate about making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Identify program needs and develop life plans for individuals.
• Provide personal care, medication administration, and advocate for individuals.
• Maintain documentation and assist with housing searches.

Skills

Social Services

Developmental Services

Case Management

Personal Care

Crisis Response

Education

Post-secondary education in Social Services

Post-secondary education in a non-related field

Tools

Health-care procedures knowledge

Mechanical equipment (wheelchairs, lifts)

Job description

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POSITION:

Support Worker 3

REGION:

[Supported Living East]

HOURS OF WORK:

37.5 hours per week

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW:

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 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:

• Post-secondary education with a focus on Social Services or Developmental Services is required. Knowledge of health-care procedures and mechanical equipment such as wheelchairs, lifts, G-tubes, and other specialized equipment is required.
• Post-secondary education in a non-related field will require 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 their life plans to enhance their capacity to function in all aspects of community living.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the direction of a program supervisor, responsible for identifying program needs, participating in the development and implementation of life plans, and assisting in monitoring achievement of personal outcomes.
• Providing case management, personal and physical care (including medication administration, crisis response), advocating for individuals, and liaising with family, medical, and other professionals.
• Devising and providing life skills training and emotional support, referring to professionals when necessary.
• Maintaining documentation, monitoring finances, ensuring an appropriate standard of living, and assisting with housing searches.
• Providing direction to part-time staff as required.