Ds-u24-46 Community Support Worker

1 month ago

Toronto, Canada Springboard Full time

ABOUT US
Springboard's mission is to build stronger communities by helping youth and adults develop the skills they need to reach their full potential. As a charitable organization, we deliver innovative, professional and diverse programming by establishing partnerships between our clients and their community. Springboard’s program areas include community justice, employment, developmental services, youth justice, Weed out The Risk and The Community Learning HUB.
WHO WE ARE
People are at the centre of everything we do. We foster opportunities for skills development, personal growth and social interaction. We also actively promote work/life balance and mental health supports. We foster communication across the agency, from our Town Halls to our quarterly Springboard orientations. We are a learning organization and our people have the opportunity to provide feedback into all areas of the organization.
We have an active Employee Engagement Committee that focuses on connecting staff through communication, a rewards and recognition program, career development initiatives and of course, social and team building opportunities. Springboard offers a comprehensive benefits package for full time, permanent staff and, for all permanent positions, a savings plan that helps support our people in all aspects of their lives.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Job Class
Union
Department
Developmental Services
Location
Supportive Independent Living
Status
Part-time, Permanent
Pay Rate
$26.84 per hour
Vacancy Number
DS-U24-46
Number of vacancies
1
Available
Immediately
Hours/Shifts
20 Hours Bi-Weekly.
Schedule to be determined by the individuals supported and operational needs.
DS community support programs provide support to individuals with developmental disabilities/dual diagnosis, 18 years of age and older. This program supports individuals to live independently in the community. This position encompasses the primary functions of community supports, counselling, life skills facilitation, safety & security, crisis management, administrative and clerical duties. This position includes supporting individuals in their home and may include exposure to animals, second hand smoke etc. Flexibility in working hours is required as per individual needs. This is a bargaining unit position.
This position works in collaboration with the Community Housing Worker to implement established goals.

**Requirements**:
WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE
- Support and Counselling - Provide individuals with the knowledge, supports and resources to actively participate in daily living activities, including but not limited to: community involvement, health & wellbeing management, social planning and interaction, support with nutrition, meal planning and preparation, supporting with financial management and achieving their goals.
- Community Support/Outings - Provide supports for individuals to actively engage and access community services and activities in a safe manner. Provide supports when accompanying individuals to community appointments. Must be comfortable and knowledgeable when accessing the TTC and other forms of transportation.
- Conflict Management - manage challenging behaviours in the individual’s homes and in community settings.
- o Attend to crisis situations using a variety of strategies that reinforce positive behaviour and identify before, during and after behaviour through appropriate collection of objective and accurate information. Address or resolve concerns/problems and follow applicable policies, work procedures consistently, including but not limited to QBC and the principles of reinforcement, safe management techniques, in case of crisis or when dealing with challenging behaviour.
- Health and Safety - Foster a safe and healthy environment for the individuals. Provide supports with advocacy and problem solving strategies.

WHO YOU ARE
Education/Experience
- Post-Secondary diploma / degree in the Social Services field, e.g., i.e. BSW, BA, DSW, SSW.
- Valid First Aid and Safe Management certifications.
- Minimum two (2) years of recent work related experience in Developmental Service sector in the following areas:

- Working directly with individuals with a developmental disability or dual diagnosis.
- Experience working in a community based setting.
- Supports and counselling, life skills, community supports and safe management.
- Computer knowledge and experience using technological teaching tools (Outlook).
- Thorough understanding of the Social Inclusion Act and the Act for the Supports of Persons with Developmental Disabilities (2008).
- Working knowledge of the Developmental Services Sector.
- Knowledge of community resources, both internal and external.
- Working knowledge and skills in using a computer and computer systems (e.g. MS Office and Outlook).
- Proven individual supports leading to individuals increasing independence in regards to independent living skills.
- Assessment skills required for both the delivery of service to individual

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