Provide assisted living support, personal care, and community development for adults with dual diagnosis and mental health challenges. Implement behavior management plans and ensure clients' rights and independence are promoted according to their life plans.
$23.08 – 24.46 per hour (note: the above hourly rate includes negotiated rate and permanent compensation enhancement).
#Required: One (1)
Schedule: Rotational – days
Come join us and help to support people in living their best lives!
Pathways provides supportive housing options, day, and recreation programs, psychiatric counselling and behavior therapy, court and justice related services and short-term respite to adults with an acquired brain injury/developmental disability, who may also have complex needs. Pathways to Independence offers a competitive full compensation package that includes benefit and pension packages. Learn more about Pathways to Independence and how you can help people to live their best lives by visiting our website: www.pathwaysind.com [http://www.pathwaysind.com/]
Pathways to Independence requires a Full-Time Permanent Support Worker, to provide assisted living support for adults with a Dual Diagnosis.
Under the direction of the Client Services Manager, the Support Worker, Dual Diagnosis supports adults with dual diagnosis, mental health, behavioral challenges, and those involved in forensic services in accordance with the person’s life plan. The Support Worker, DD, provides support with activities such as, homemaking, personal care, community, and personal development skills in accordance with the person’s Quality of Life Plan, and other directives as required. The Support Worker, DD, will implement established strategies and behavior management plans under the general direction of the Manager and Counsellor, DD. The Support Worker, DD ensures that the person’s services and supports promote their rights, choices, self-determination, independence and builds personal and community living skills.
Ideal candidates will also have experience and abilities aligned with the key responsibilities, which include:
Provide effective services and supports to supported persons.
Manage and maintain accurate client information and documentation.
Participate and ensure a positive team environment.
Demonstrate a person-centered philosophy and commitment to agency vision, mission, and guiding principles,
Ability to resolve conflicts and solve problems in a professional manner.
Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
Must be computer literate with proficiency in electronic mail and other computer-based tools.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to advocate on behalf of the client.
Regular attendance is a requirement of this position.
Experience working with adults with a dual diagnosis, mental health, or other cognitive impairment in a residential, community or independent living environment.
The successful candidate must be able to perform the job duties as outlined in the job description. All employees at Pathways will be responsible for a commitment to safety. Shifts are typically 12 hours long and include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. May work with clients who have aggressive behavior.
If you are interested in joining our dynamic team, we welcome you to submit a cover letter and resume, highlighting any training, education, qualifications and experiences relevant to this position.
Our hiring process may include AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results.
Please note that candidates will only be selected for interviews based on an evaluation of the information provided in their cover letter and resume only.
We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
In accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act, personal information is collected and will only be used for the purpose of candidate selection.
Pathways is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process.
If contacted regarding this competition, please advise Human Resources of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process.
Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
Requires a high school diploma and at least a one-year post-secondary certificate in Human or Health Sciences, such as a Personal Support Worker certification. Must possess current First Aid/CPR certification and a valid G class driver's license.
Market context
In Ontario, behavioral-health roles are typically driven by ongoing need in community, outpatient, and support settings serving people with mental health or substance use challenges. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for experience with diverse populations plus a high school diploma or GED, with a bachelor’s in social work or a related field preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show relevant client-facing experience and readiness to work with varied needs.