DS-U25-52RR Senior Developmental Service Worker -TAY ( RELIEF

ABOUT US

Springboard's mission is to build stronger communities by helping youth and adults develop the skills they need to reach their full potential. As a charitable organization, we deliver innovative, professional and diverse programming by establishing partnerships between our clients and their community. Springboard’s program areas include community justice, employment, developmental services, youth justice, Weed out The Risk and The Community Learning HUB.

WHO WE ARE

People are at the centre of everything we do. We foster opportunities for skills development, personal growth and social interaction. We also actively promote work/life balance and mental health supports. We foster communication across the agency, from our Town Halls to our quarterly Springboard orientations. We are a learning organization and our people have the opportunity to provide feedback into all areas of the organization.

We have an active Employee Engagement Committee that focuses on connecting staff through communication, a rewards and recognition program, career development initiatives and social/team building opportunities. Springboard offers a comprehensive benefits package for full time, permanent staff and, a savings plan for all permanent positions

THE OPPORTUNITY

Job Class

Union

Department

Developmental Services:
Transitional Aged Youth

Location

Toronto, ON

Status

Relief, Permanent

Pay Rate

$29.6372 per hour

Vacancy Number

DS-U25-52RR

Number of vacancies

2

Available

Immediately

Hours/Shifts

Flexibility to work varying shifts:

Monday to Sunday: 7am to 3pm; 3pm to 11pm; 8am to 4pm; 4pm to 12am. Flexibility to cover shifts is required. Schedules are subject to change to meet operational needs.

About the Program

Developmental Services’ TAY home is a supported living program that provides for transitional aged youth (TAY) with developmental disabilities, to support their transition from the child welfare system and assist in developing identified life skills pertinent for the individual’s life stage. Our TAY Home offers a unique and innovative approach to skills training, providing an inclusive and supportive home where individuals can create and achieve their own unique goals.

WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE

Needs Analysis

• Collaborate with individuals with developmental disabilities to develop goals, goal plans and strategies to support those goals that align with the individual’s unique needs and enhance their capacity to live independently.
• Conduct effective needs analysis in collaboration with the individual supported that identify the unique needs of the individual.

Service Delivery

• Support the delivery of services and supports according to goal plans that foster an effective transition to independent living based on the individual’s unique needs.
• Support full-time Senior DSW's in locating e-programs, services, housing and employment opportunities for individuals supported that align with goal plans.

• Work effectively with other members of the TAY staff to develop strategies and implement therapeutic programming.
• Ensure the appropriate personal and physical care, crisis response, counselling and emotional support are provided in an effective, trauma informed manner.

Program Development

• Support development of programs both within and outside of the home and implement life skills facilitation that enable individuals to live and integrate into the community independently.

• Ensure program plans are developed and implemented which promote independent living, are based on individual’s needs/goals, reflects high level of learning, and planned in discussion and collaboration with the Supervisor.
• Successful facilitation of life skills programming, either one on one or in group settings, based on Individual’s needs, goals and support plan, and within the set timelines and standards.
• Participate in assessing the long-term service needs of individuals supported and the program.

Community Outings

• Provide supports for individuals to enable them to actively participate in community activities and/or recreational outings in a safe manner.

• Community outings, appointments, and activities are carefully planned and in accordance with individual’s needs, safety protocols,…