Full Time Support Worker Iii - North York, Canada - Community Living Toronto

Community Living Toronto

Verified Company

North York, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Full time

Description

This position 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Postsecondary education with focus on Social Services or Developmental Services is required and knowledge of healthcare procedures and mechanical equipment wheelchairs, lifts, Gtubes and other specialized equipment is required.
Postsecondary education in nonrelated field will require an additional 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction of a program supervisor, this position is responsible for:

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