PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICE WORKER (PSSW)

Modular Housing, 321 Dovercourt 

One (1) Bargaining Unit, Contract Full-Time position Contract until November 27, 2024 with Possibility of Extension

Existing Vacancy

Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm

Compensation: $22.44/hour

About Cota

Cota is an accredited not-for-profit organisation that has been providing community-based support to people living with mental health and cognitive challenges for over 50 years. At present, our wide array of services delivers much needed support to over 4,000 people/year who live with mental health challenges, psychogeriatric mental health conditions, acquired brain injuries, developmental disabilities, dual diagnoses and/or the experience of homelessness.  These services include, but are not limited to, case management, supportive housing and adult day program services.  A full listing of our services can be viewed on our website at  https://cotainspires.ca/

Cota is presently seeking a dynamic and innovative individual to join our amazing team in the capacity of the role outlined within this posting.  If you feel you have the skills and qualifications to perform the duties of this role while consistently exemplifying Cota’s values of Hope, Respect, Dedication, Equity, Accountability, Collaboration and Innovation, we would love to hear from you.

Role Overview

The Personal Support Service Worker provides tenants with assistance in the areas of personal care, routine activities of daily living (e.g., cleaning, cooking, bathing, laundry, etc.) and supports with pest control preparation (as needed), while providing social and emotional support for tenants residing in the setting. All activities are performed is a supportive manner to encourage the development of each tenant’s personal ability and independence.

About the Team

We require an experienced Personal Support Service Worker to work as a team member in our Modular Housing program at 321 Dovercourt Road. This site is a part of the City’s Phase 1 Modular Housing Initiative. This site provides permanent affordable housing with supports to people who are exiting chronic homelessness.

Each tenant has a bachelor apartment within the building. The Property Management program TNG (The neighborhood Group), and onsite support provided by Cota's supportive housing team. Our comprehensive approach to supportive housing can greatly benefit the tenants and contribute to their overall well-being.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist with the development of client’s Support/Goal plans. 
• Directly support clients on Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as: personal hygiene routines, laundry routines, maintaining and/or cleaning client’s rooms, support client’s with administration of medication, and other support with ADLs as identified by the Supervisor and/or Team.
• Support the maintenance of a safe/clean environment.
• Coordinate and supports other activities with the Team, including planned outings and group activities.
• Documentation and Data entry.
• Participate in team meetings and provides input and ideas for improving services, efficiencies and ongoing program planning.

The Successful Candidate Requires:

• A minimum of high School Diploma required as well as certification as a PSW or Health Care Aide.
• Ability to provide personal care (i.e. Toileting, bathing, safe lifts and transfers) and other activities of daily living and household management (i.e. Cooking, cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping, community escorts).
• Ability to lift 10-25 lbs.
• Demonstrated understanding of ABI symptoms and strategies.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Basic computer literacy (Word, E-mail, Internet).
• Good judgment, the ability to work independently as well as cooperatively with others.
• Effective communication skills to interact with team, case managers, program manager, etc.
• Demonstrated client-centered and customer focus approach.
• Sensitive to challenges experienced by marginalized groups such as poverty, access issues, mental health and Acquired Brain Injury.
• Valid Crisis Prevention and Intervention Certificate (CPI), First Aid/CPR Certificate, ASIST and Safe Food Handling Certificate preferred.
• Experience working with clients with an intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, as well as behavioural challenges.

Other Conditions and Working Requirements:

• Availability to work day, evening and weekend shifts.  

Application Details:

Please forward a cover letter and your current resume on or before November 29th  2024 by 4:00 pm with the reference Job Posting EX325.

Cota's Values & Commitment

Cota's core values of Hope, Respect, Dedication, Equity, Accountability, Collaboration and Innovation are at centre of who we are and what we do.

As an equal opportunity employer, we remain dedicated to sustaining an experienced workforce that reflects Cota's commitment to recognizing everyone's contributions, respect of everyone's dignity, unique experience and potentials.

Cota will not condone or tolerate any acts of discrimination or harassment under any of the grounds protected under human rights legislation. This commitment extends to the hiring process and throughout the course of employment.

Cota's Diversity Statement

Cota remains respectful of all protected rights in line with the grounds laid out by the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Cota is also strongly committed to diversity and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

As part of our hiring process, you may be asked to complete demographic survey. This survey is voluntary and any information provided shall remain anonymous and confidential, only being used for the purpose of workforce reporting.

Cota's Accessibility Statement

Cota is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our entire hiring process as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. For any recruitment related accommodation needs and/or requests please contact the HR Department via email to hr_recruitment@cotainspires.ca

Additional Information:

Interview Process: Cota may choose to conduct parts/all of the hiring process virtually. Please note that as part of maintaining an agile workforce, all Cota staff may be required to be reasonably reassigned to support the operational needs of our essential services.

Scent Free: Cota encourages a scent-free environment. Any staff or visitor attending any of our sites should please refrain from wearing fragrances and other scented personal care products (i.e. perfumes, deodorants, lotions, hairspray, etc.) 

We would like to thank all those that apply; however, due to high volumes of interests, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Thank you, Cota's HR Department.