Part Time Community Support Worker

As a local expression of The Salvation Army, Broadview Village has 40+ years of providing outstanding support to adults with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges. Broadview Village residences provide around-the-clock support to individuals with developmental disabilities and/or mental health challenges. We are currently hiring a Part-Time Community Support Worker. This position reports to the Program Supervisor and is currently assigned to work in the Toronto, Ontario (Glencairn Avenue & Lansdowne Avenue) area. This position is part-time and works 25 hours per week currently scheduled Tuesday to Friday three (3) shifts 9:00 am - 3:00 pm and one (1) 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, flexible to meet program needs. Location and scheduling assignments may change based on organizational and programmatic needs.

The Transitional Employment Program (TEP) is a vocational rehabilitation program for people with a mental illness. The focus of the program is to prepare individuals for competitive employment by providing them with work skills, training and support. The Community Support Worker encourages and empowers the people we support towards meaningful contributions to society and to sustain good mental health and emotional well-being.

The Successful candidate will be able to support individuals in the following employment services: Office Cleaning, Custodian and Janitorial work, Landscaping and Gardening, Painting, Window Cleaning, Vending, Moving, Event set up and Clean up; Carpet Cleaning.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Social Work or diploma and experience deemed equivalent
• Valid and current Standard First Aid Certificate CPR Level C Certificate and use it in practice on a regular basis.
• Ability to achieve Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certificate upon hire and use it in practice on a regular basis.

Experience and Knowledge

• Counselling experience in mental health, developmental challenges, and/or addictions
• Training and experience in rehabilitation
• Experience in case management and OCAN
• Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License, personal vehicle required and insurance, current copy of driver’s abstract that is satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion, is required

Skills and Capabilities

• Demonstrated documentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects concurrently
• Strong mechanical aptitude with knowledge of safe operation of machinery and equipment associated with the labour contracts of TEP
• Strong organizational skills and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal, oral/written communication skills
• Proficient computer skills needed in Microsoft Office and email programs
• Ability to maintain a high degree of discretion and confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and remotely out in the community
• Ability to drive large vehicles (F-150, Ford Transit etc.)
• Ability to successfully complete all mandatory training as required by the agency
• Ability to undergo applicable screening and background checks successfully that are satisfactory to The Salvation Army, in its sole discretion (i.e., The Salvation Army Abuse Registry) and provide an original copy of a Background Check with vulnerable sector screening, completed no less than 2 months prior to date of hire
• Ability and willingness to develop an understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities

The Salvation Army offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted to participate in an interview or screening process, please advise us if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

You must advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.