Support Worker, Summer Employment Program

4 weeks ago

Mississauga, Canada Community Living Mississauga Full time

Description of Organization

Community Living Mississauga has been a source of support for people who have an intellectual disability since 1955. Community Living Mississauga provides a variety of supports and services to people who have an intellectual disability, including: residential supports, employment resources, community engagement, Supported Independent Living, respite, and various day support options. Our mission is to provide support to people to ensure their quality of life in the community is meaningfully improved, promoting inclusion and independence.

Location Proximity

Mississauga, Ontario

Description of Position

The Summer Employment Program (SEP) is a Career Connection program tailored to working with students who have an intellectual disability and employers. The program provides opportunities for students (ages 16-25) who have an intellectual disability the opportunity to secure paid employment for 8 weeks during the summer. The focus of the program is on supporting students to increase employment related skills, improve work ethic, increase self-esteem, be part of an inclusive team and be a contributing member of society. The program also supports employers to reduce their time and costs in meeting summer labour needs, improve public relations as an equal opportunity employer, provides individualized job coaching and at no cost, establishes a community partnership and pre-screens applicants and reduces turnover.

Description of Duties

Job Coaches are responsible for meeting with students to determine their goals and interests. Job Coaches will work with employers in Mississauga and surrounding areas to discuss summer job requirements. Job Coaches will provide on-the-job support for students to learn their responsibilities on the job, enhance their soft skills, develop connections in the work place and continually enhance their overall work readiness skills. Job Coaches will ensure that a positive relationship is maintained between the student and employer, enable students to earn real pay for real work, support successful job matches and provide orientation, individualized training and ongoing support to the student and employer.

**Qualifications**:
- Student with minimum one (1) year of post
- secondary education in a related area of study and returning to studies the following year.
- Valid Ontario's Driver's license and use of a reliable vehicle with car insurance (minimum of $1 million liability)
- Valid Standard First Aid/Level C CPR Certificate
- Experience supporting people who have an intellectual disability
- Aptitude to learn quickly and to work independently
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Strong presentation and interpersonal skills
- Positive attitude along with excellent teamwork skills
- Must be available to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings and weekends.
- Must be comfortable using public transit.

Asset
- Fluent in French
- Aptitude to learn quickly and independently
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Positive attitude along with excellent teamwork

Additional Information

Why Join our Team?

Community Living Mississauga is a leader in providing support to people who have an intellectual disability. You will be joining a diverse, inclusive and passionate team of employees who are dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of people. We offer:
The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in someone’s life.

On-going learning and career development opportunities.

Access to exclusive discount offers and savings on entertainment, travel, attractions, shopping, health, wellness, sports and more.

Flexible schedule.

Extended Health, Dental and Vision Care.

Employee and Family Assistance Program.

Employee Recognition & Rewards Programs.

Friendly, respectful, supportive and inclusive work environment.

Community Living Mississauga is committed to taking every reasonable precaution to protect employees and people who receive supports and services. In an effort to protect the wellbeing of our employees and the people we support, full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of all positions at Community Living Mississauga. You will be required to submit proof of full vaccination.

Community Living Mississauga values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices, including accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

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