Social Services jobs in United States

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Posting #

_____PLEASE QUOTE JOB POSTING # IN THE SUBJECT LINE

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.

Click APPLY and attach an up to date Cover Letter and Resume.

Part-Time Support Worker 1

Scarborough

24 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 intellectual disabilities as well as support to their families, including residential and day support, assistance with employment, community support, early childhood services, and respite.

1. A high-school diploma, 6 months of related work experience, and knowledge of health-care procedures and mechanical equipment – wheelchairs, lifts, G-tubes, and other specialized equipment is required. Post-secondary education with a focus on Social Services or Developmental Services may be considered as an equivalent with no related working experience required. Successful completion of internal legislated and mandated training is required. Valid driver’s licence is an asset.

Contributes to the delivery of supports and programs consistent with life plans to meet the needs of individuals in order to enhance their capacity to function in all aspects of community living.

1. Under the direction of a program supervisor, this position is responsible for:
2. Caring out regularly assigned or prescribed duties related to the provision of services and supports.
3. Supporting assessment of day-to-day needs of individuals supported and in the implementation of life plans and monitoring achievement of personal outcomes.
4. Providing appropriate personal and physical care including medication administration and crisis response.
5. Liaising with friends and family as required to address needs and sharing information on behalf of individuals supported.
6. Supporting life skills training and providing emotional support to individuals on a one-on-one or group basis.

For inquiries, please contact careers@cltoronto.ca.