Make a Real Difference in Someone’s Life
Community Living Toronto has long been a source of support for people with an intellectual disability and their families.
Join our team as a Support Worker 1 Overnight Awake and help individuals thrive in their communities.
This role requires experience working with individuals with an intellectual disability who have behavioural support plans and mental health issues.
JOB OVERVIEW:
This position contributes to the delivery of supports and programs consistent with life plans to meet the needs of individuals in order to enhance their capacity to function in all aspects of community living. Responsibilities include participating in life planning sessions, implementing life skills programs, providing tailored support and providing appropriate personal and physical care and crisis response.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Successful completion of a high-school diploma, an undergraduate degree or a community college diploma (focus on Social Services would be preferred).
- Knowledge of health-care procedures and mechanical equipment – wheelchairs, lifts, G-tubes and other specialized equipment.
- Successful completion of internal legislated and mandated training.
- Valid driver’s license is an asset.
- Minimum of 6 months of work experience is required.
- First Aid/CPR certification
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Carrying out regularly assigned or prescribed duties related to the provision of services and supports
- Supporting assessment of day to day needs of individuals supported, the implementation of life plans, and monitoring achievement of personal outcomes.
- Providing appropriate personal and physical care including medication administration and crisis response
- Liaising with friends and family as required to address needs and to share information on behalf of individuals supported
- Supports life skills training and provides emotional support to individuals on a one-on-one or group basis
- Maintaining documentation and ensuring an appropriate standard of living for individuals supported.
Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring
In accordance with Ontario legislation effective January 1, 2026, we wish to inform applicants that artificial intelligence (AI) is not used at any stage of our recruitment or selection process. All applications are reviewed and assessed exclusively by qualified human decision-makers to ensure a fair, transparent, and merit-based hiring process
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $45,021.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Education:
- Secondary School (required)
Experience:
- Applied behaviour analysis: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
