Independent Living Support Worker

Employment Type:

Full Time, Bargaining Unit

Work Hours:

35 hours/week

Work Setting:

Onsite

Salary:

External Rate:  E7 - $40,583

Internal Rate:  E8 - $41,411

Application Deadline:

December 14th by 11:59 pm

Program Overview – Adult Developmental Services, Community Care

Funded by the Ministry of Community and Social Services, Developmental Services includes a full range of services to adults who are socially isolated and live with developmental disabilities. These services include case management support, linking to daily living supports and community support services.

What You Will Do

• Provide person directed supports for five (5) Independent Living Support (SIL) clients.
• Assess individual needs, assist in setting goals and creating individual support plans (ISP).
• Provide weekly intensive support for SIL clients in accomplishing the ISP.
• Advocate on an individual basis or with organized groups regarding issues related to clients.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of program social activities.
• Maintain individual case files according to Agency and Ministry of Community and Social Services (MCSS) policies and standards.
• Complete statistical reports as required by funder and agency.
• Participate with the Manager in case management review, program evaluation and annual operational and staff development planning.
• Participate in and support the work of the Adult Protective Service Worker (APSW) Network (Toronto Adult Protective Service Association of Ontario chapter).
• Network with other relevant agencies, community groups and/or coalitions.
• Participate in case consultations as required.
• Provide crisis intervention as required.
• Maintain compliance with MCSS directives and Quality Assurance Measure (QAM) requirements.

What You Bring to the Team

• Community College Diploma in Developmental Services or related discipline.
• 2+ years’ experience working in developmental services or dual diagnosis services.
• Experience working with high-risk, marginalized, and vulnerable populations, including those with developmental disabilities.
• Effective September 7, 2021, all newly hired employees will be required to provide proof that they have completed an approved course of vaccination against COVID-19 at least 14 days prior to commencing employment or provide documentation to support an exemption based on grounds covered by the Ontario Human Rights Act (i.e. Medical exemption).

What Will Set You Apart

• Strong problem solving and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and teamwork skills.
• Strong active listening skills.
• Experience working from community development and client directed approaches.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Ability to use professional judgment, sound analytical and decision-making skills.
• Ability to motivate and promote individuals to participate in social, recreational and educational activities.
• Creative conflict resolution/mediation and crisis intervention skills.
• Innovative and resourceful.
• Experience working with diverse communities.
• Experience working with concurrent disorders.
• Knowledge of resources in Toronto both generic and specialized.
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• Community mental health experience an asset.
• Specialized training in trauma response, suicide risk assessment/management or bereavement counseling a definite asset.
• Verbal and written fluency in French is an asset.