Full-Time Supported Independent Living Worker (S.I.L.) Barrie- Temporary Assignment

• Additional hours may be available with a minimum rate of pay of $30.40/hour;
• 11 paid Statutory Holidays;
• Confidential Employee Assistance program for you and for your immediate family;

• Developmental Service Worker diploma or an acceptable educational equivalency (Child and Youth Worker, Early Childhood Education, Social Service Worker, Nursing, Psychology, etc.) as determined by the employer is required;
• Candidates who have a completed Degree or Diploma from an accredited college or university in an unrelated field must have 2 years full-time work experience directly supporting people;
• When submitting your resume and cover letter, please also upload a copy of your diplomas / degrees. In your resume, please ensure that you specify the length of your programs;
• Minimum of one-year recent full-time work experience in a community residential setting providing support for individuals who have an intellectual disability is required; previous experience in a S.I.L. program is preferred and would be an asset;
• Must be available to work all shifts which will include days, evenings, asleep nights, weekends and holidays;
• Ability to attend team meetings and training as required during daytime hours;
• A valid class "G" driver's license and own reliable transportation is required throughout the course of employment;

• Using a Personal Outcome Measures lens, act as the primary support person for people assigned to their caseload;
• Supporting people to develop and realize individualized goals through the Individual Support Planning process in accordance with the desires of the person and in conjunction with the Supports and Services Supervisor;
• Actively participating and supporting the person to work toward achieving their personal outcomes;
• Assisting people to secure and maintain housing;
• Supporting people to monitor their housing to ensure it is maintained in a safe and secure manner and supporting them to interface with their landlords, as appropriate;
• Educating, encouraging and assisting people supported in good housekeeping practices so that they keep their living environment clean and hygienic;
• Providing guidance and direct support in areas identified as necessary related to activities of daily living, personal care, communication, emotional, physical and mental health, safety, finances, and relationship development in an effort to foster independence;
• Ensuring medications are dispensed properly and all necessary procures are followed in accordance with Empower Simcoe's Standards of Practice and Procedures;
• Encouraging and supporting people in becoming active members of their community and assisting them with exercising their full rights of citizenship;
• Being accountable and responsible for, and providing required documentation to verify accountability regarding Agency and the individual's funds

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