Community Living Oakville Contract Full Time Supported Independent Living Worker Full Time in Peel, ON

Overview

Community Living Oakville

Branch Peel ON CA

Position:
Contract Full Time Supported Independent Living Worker
Location:
Peel, ON

Completed post-secondary diploma and/or degree in a related discipline i.e. Developmental Service Worker, Social Service Worker, Child and Youth Worker,…

Contract Full Time – Supported Independent Living Program

Community Living Oakville encourages and supports full community participation while providing quality services, supports and opportunities, enabling people with developmental disabilities to live active, rewarding and fulfilling lives.

Community Living Oakville is inviting applications for the position of Contract Full Time Staff for the Supported Independent Living Program.

This position requires the ability to advocate with resource personnel (i.e. employers, landlords, psychologists, psychiatrists, and medical professionals), working with families/advocates. Experience in developing and implementing Individual Program Plans, teaching plans, and Behaviour Management programs are required.

Start Date : Immediately to February 2016 (possibility of extension)

Hours of work : 80 hours bi-weekly; Monday to Friday, 12:30pm – 8:30pm(as per program schedule, subject to change)

Required Technical Competencies:
Completed post-secondary diploma and/or degree in a related discipline i.e. Developmental Service Worker, Social Service Worker, Child and Youth Worker, Behavioural Sciences

Current Safe Management, First Aid and Pharmacology

Minimum 3 years related experience working independently in the community with adults with a developmental disability.

Basic computer skills

Hold and maintain a valid Driver’s Licence and access to a vehicle.

Required Core Competencies:
Flexible and reliable

Ability to advocate for others

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Professional, responsive and positive work attitude

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent time management and organizational skills

Able to work independently and as a team member

Please forward your resume, quoting “SIL” to:
Tracey Michaluk, Human Resource Assistant

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301 Wyecroft Rd.

Oakville,

L6K 2H2

Fax: 905 844-1832

We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.