E25-19 Support Worker 3 – Supported Living East

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POSITION: Support Worker 3

REGION: Supported Living - East

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 is required. A 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. Supporting the development of strategies and delivery of service and supports according to life plans and personal outcomes.
2. Providing case management to individuals on caseload and assisting with case management of other individuals supported.
3. Ensuring that appropriate personal and physical care, crisis response, counseling, and emotional support is provided.
4. Participating in assessing the long-term service needs of individuals supported and of the program and identifying opportunities to improve service delivery.
5. Coordinating and providing direct support in the implementation of life plans and monitoring achievement of personal and program outcomes.
6. Maintaining documentation, monitoring finances for individuals supported, and ensuring an appropriate standard of living for individuals supported.
7. Locating housing and employment opportunities for individuals supported.
8. Providing direction to staff regarding service delivery.

For further inquiries, please contact careers@cltoronto.ca.