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About the Role

Springboard's mission is to build stronger communities by helping youth and adults develop the skills they need to reach their full potential. This role supports a living program for transitional aged youth (TAY) with developmental disabilities, assisting them in transitioning from the child welfare system and developing life skills for independent living.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with individuals with developmental disabilities to develop goals, goal plans, and strategies to support those goals.
• Conduct needs analysis in collaboration with the individual supported to identify unique needs.
• Support the delivery of services and supports according to goal plans that foster an effective transition to independent living.
• Support Senior DSW's in locating e-programs, services, housing, and employment opportunities.
• Work effectively with TAY staff to develop strategies and implement therapeutic programming.
• Ensure appropriate personal and physical care, crisis response, counselling, and emotional support are provided in a trauma-informed manner.
• Support the development and implementation of life skills facilitation programs.
• Ensure program plans promote independent living, are based on individual needs/goals, and reflect a high level of learning.
• Facilitate life skills programming, one-on-one or in groups, based on individual needs, goals, and support plans.
• Participate in assessing the long-term service needs of individuals supported and the program.
• Provide supports for individuals to enable active participation in community activities and/or recreational outings.
• Plan community outings, appointments, and activities in accordance with individual needs, safety protocols, resources, and programming.
• Reduce safety incidents through strategies that reinforce positive behaviour and identify behaviour patterns.
• Apply Individual Behaviour Support Plans and Safe Management in case of crisis or challenging behaviour.
• Ensure written materials and/or correspondence are professional, clearly written, and reflect agency philosophy and individual privacy.
• Monitor finances for individuals supported, where required.

Requirements

• Post-secondary diploma/degree in Social Services and/or Developmental Services or a non-related degree/diploma with two years' experience in developmental services.
• Valid CPR/First Aid and Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certifications.
• Strong knowledge in computer applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Minimum two (2) years of recent work-related experience working directly with individuals with a developmental disability or dual diagnosis.
• Experience with case management.
• Experience supporting youth involved in the child welfare system.
• Experience working from a trauma-informed and harm reduction approach.
• Direct experience engaging with diverse populations and ability to apply a culturally responsive lens.
• Understanding of the Social Inclusion Act and the Act for the Supports of Persons with Developmental Disabilities (2008).
• Working knowledge of the Developmental Services Sector.
• Employment requires satisfactory VSS, references, and proof of education.

Skills

• Working knowledge of the Developmental Services Sector.
• Proven individual and group facilitation skills.
• Assessment skills for service delivery and operational/programming issues.
• Program planning skills to implement, evaluate, and modify programs.
• Proven understanding of Trauma-Informed Care practices.
• Effective crisis intervention skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Written communication skills in English.
• Verbal skills in English.
• Ability to communicate in French verbally and in written form (Nice to Have).

Location

• Toronto, ON

Work Type

• Relief
• Permanent
• Full-time
• Part-time

Experience Level

• Minimum two (2) years of recent work-related experience

Education Level

• Post Secondary diploma / degree in the Social Services and/or Developmental Services or degree/diploma in non-related area

Salary/Compensations

• $29.6372 per hour

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for full time, permanent staff
• Savings plan for all permanent positions
• Pension plan
• Access to training, mentorship, and career development opportunities

About the Company

• 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.
• People are at the centre of everything we do.
• We foster opportunities for skills development, personal growth and social interaction.
• We 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.

Equal Opportunity

• Springboard values the diverse skills and experiences and is committed to an inclusive and accessible environment. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request.