Job Description

Community Support Worker (CSW) Responsibilities for our Transition to Independent Living Program (TIL)

Independent Living - Community Support

Support with daily living needs (i.e. groceries, medication).

Applying and securing ID.

Securing bank accounts.

Funds disbursement, including financial mentoring and modules.

Transportation to appointments/ meetings.

Support to connect youth with a family doctor, optometrist, and dentist available to them as adults, make appointments as required.

Ongoing awareness and promotion of various community-based organizations/ government services.

Facilitate/promote access to community-based programs including, cultural, recreation, training based on interest.

Refer and connect to Futures Forward, YES, Community Financial Services, Rent Smart.

Housing Supports

Housing (securing housing, regular check-ins and tenancy management, landlord relations)

Apartment searching.

Regular check-ins for youth already housed.

Teaching and mentoring home safety and tenancy management.

Fostering good relationships with property managers and landlords.

Support in apartment cleaning and restoration.

Life Skills Programming

Teaching and mentoring life skills programming, utilize curriculum and hands on lessons and/or integrated into daily living.

Assistance and teaching skills such as paying rent, setting up utilities, budgeting, meal planning, grocery shopping and meal preparation.

Guidance on hygiene.

Guidance on healthy relationships, personal safety and wellness.

Support to address any barriers or challenges youth is experiencing.

Documentation and information sharing

Maintain written logs, document pertinent information as it relates to youth activity and programs provided; communicate with team and other supports, adheres to duty to report on significant incidents and/or disclosures.

Attends and actively participates in case conference meetings.

Part time, weekends (must be avail Sat and Sun 8-4 or 9-5) and opportunity to pick up casual shifts during the week.

Competitive wages, Employer contribution Group Registered Savings Plan (GRSP).

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $19.67-$20.62 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Paid time off Vision care
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Every Weekend
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-03-21