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Support Worker, Career Connection

Community Living Mississauga
Mississauga, CA
$25 an hour (estimated)
Full-time

Description of Position

Working under the guidance of a Manager / Supervisor, this position is responsible for the individualized support of people as directed in their personal support plan.

Description of Duties

Work with local employers, non-profit organizations and community partners to promote the Career Connection programs, identify workforce needs and coordinate with the Career Connection Team to address those needs.

Match people supported with employment and volunteer opportunities within the community.

Provide on the job supports tailored to the person’s strengths, support requirements and work placement.

Build and maintain professional relationships with local employers, non-profit organizations and community partners.

Promote community inclusion, independence and self-determinism for people supported.

Contribute directly and indirectly to people’s personal support plans.

Support people to identify work that will help them achieve their employment / volunteering goals / personal outcomes.

Encourage self-expression of people supported, and utilize knowledge of verbal and nonverbal communications, including alternative communication systems and techniques.

Work collaboratively with co-workers, people supported and their families to solve problems and resolve conflicts.

Apply techniques and understand concepts related to non-violent crisis intervention (CPI).

Qualifications

Developmental Services Worker Diploma (preferred), or Social Services Worker Diploma, Child and Youth Worker Diploma, with a minimum 1 year experience working or volunteering with people who have an intellectual disability.

Must have a valid Ontario Driver’s License (Class G or G2); access to a reliable vehicle and car insurance.

Excellent analytical, interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, nonverbal, written).

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and with families as necessary.

Proficient in PC computer environment; MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and other software.

Current Standard First Aid / Level A CPR Certificate required.

Bilingualism in English / French or other language would be considered an asset.

Equivalency

Will consider a University degree with a minimum 1 year experience working or volunteering with people who have an intellectual disability.

30+ days ago
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