Teacher Assistant

**Personalized Support Services in Barrhead and Whitecourt**
- **COMPANY PROFILE**_
- **LIFE EMPOWERMENT INC. **_ provides personalized support services for People who live with disabilities. We empower each person to reach their potential while respecting their cultural, spiritual, and life diversities. We will support them to pursue an enriched and fulfilled quality of life that celebrates their gifts and desires. Life Empowerment specializes in providing support for Person(s) in service living with complexities. Areas of focus, but not limited to, in dual diagnosis, mental health considerations, addictions, behavioural, and criminal justice involvement; or any combination of these supports.
- **JOB DESCRIPTION**_
- Community Living Supports
- Employment Supports
- Inclusive Community Involvement Supports
- Attend team training and professional development as required
- To be an active collaborating member of the Teams providing services to the People entrusted to Life Empowerment**QUALIFICATIONS**:_
- Previous experience supporting people living with disabilities as well as people experiencing complexities, preferred.
- A genuine interest in encouraging others to reach their greatest potential through a positive solution-focused approach is a must
- Community inclusiveness and the ability to be a self-starter and to work within a team approach
- Documentation and reporting of services, we will provide training as required
- **WORKING CONDITIONS**:_

We are currently looking for team members that will provide support either in the Town and the County of Barrhead, and/or in our
Whitecourt and Woodlands County.
- Must be reliable and dependable
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must be of the mindset that it’s the Person(s) in service interests and routines you will be accommodating
- Must be flexible and accepting of changes in your work schedule (as directed by each specific program’s needs). You will be hired to the Agency, and then assisgned to a speicific program that meets your skills and training.
- Must be in good health
- Must be willing to follow routines and protocols developed for Person(s) in service

If you are interested in this opportunity, please forward your resume through one of the following:

- **Fax**:780-674-6886
- **In Person at**: Unit E, 5002 - 54 Ave, Barrhead, AB T7N 0M8
- _Life Empowerment is currently looking for full-time and casual Employees for both Barrhead, Sangudo, and Whitecourt, Community Disability Services Worker/Practitioner, and Teacher Assistant_
- _Life Empowerment would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted._
- _Life Empowerment is an equal opportunity employer._

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 25-27.5 per week

**Salary**: $18.08-$24.29 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2023-05-15