The Supported Independent Living Support Worker is a member of the interdisciplinary team which assesses, plans, implements and evaluates program goals for a given resident between the ages of 16 to 26. The SIL Worker will support and teach the residents daily living skills (financial management, household management), access educational resources, employment services and training, legal services and health services. Support Workers must assist the residents and support them in reaching educational and career goals.

The role is extensive and carries with it responsibilities in the counseling, teaching and training areas, as well as recording daily activities. The SIL Worker must demonstrate high personal competence in the formation and maintenance of caring, therapeutic relationships.

Job description

- Ensure that Resident Development Plan are being addressed on a consistent basis.
- Post person served schedule on Outlook calendar and ensure person served input into their electronic devices. This includes:
- Appointments (medical, educational, legal, therapy, financial)
- Meal plan
- Programming
- Family Visits
- Visits at their suite
- Outings
- Other relevant items
- Follows through on specific program goals and objectives needed to ensure the residents Transition to Independence Plan and/or Transition to Adulthood Plan is achieved.
- Ensures that all residents’ basic needs (food, clothing and shelter) are met as well as their recreational, educational and/or medical needs.
- Demonstrates good writing, communication, and listening skills.
- Provides appropriate responses to resident’s behaviour.
- Teach residents why it is important to maintain a home in a safe, clean and functional environment. ie: throw garbage away so bugs or germs do not enter the home.




- Support and teach the resident daily living skills such as household management, financial management, accessing resources in the community.
- Assist resident in menu planning and how to prepare healthy meals.
- Life skills training (on-line training and practical applications
- House/yard cleaning
- Clothing, linen and bedding care
- Home safety and repairs
- Money management, banking, credit cards, credit score information
- Personal hygiene and healthy living
- Relationships and sexuality
- Cultural crafts
- Housing options when leaving the program, if applicable
- Community resources and transportation
- Assistance with appropriate vocational, educational and/or employment opportunities.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

- Diploma in Child and Family Services such as: Social Work, Early Childhood, Community Support Worker, CYCAA Certification or enrolled/attending school in the Child and Family Services area.
- Demonstrates good writing and communication skills.
- Ability to travel.
- Own a smartphone (iPhone, Samsung)

Qualified applicants with Mount Moriah Homes, will be required to meet the following conditions:

- References
- Criminal Record Check
- Intervention Record Check

Other training required (staff will be trained if they do not come with the training)

- 1st Aid/CPR
- Suicide Intervention
- Medication Administration
- Restraint Training
- Food Safety Course
- Diversity Training
- Aboriginal Awareness

The position requires to be available throughout the weekend. There are times when extra shifts will become available.

Job Types: Part time, Casual

Pay: $21.50 per hour

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Experience:

- Support Care: 2 years (required)

Language:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Supported Independent Living Worker - Weekday Weekend Shift (Canada)
🏢 Mount Moriah Homes
📍 Canada