Community Support Worker 20, Disability Services

3 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada YWCA Edmonton Full time

**Contract Opportunity**
**Community Support Worker**
**Job ID: 22-020DS**

**Organization Overview**:
YWCA Edmonton is a powerful voice for equity and has been leading social change and progress for women and
families in the Edmonton region since 1907. Part of an international movement, YWCA Edmonton is a trusted
provider of services, programs and advocacy work that transforms lives and helps build a stronger, healthier, and
equitable community for all.

What we can offer you:

- Professional development and learning opportunities
- A rewarding experience to make an impact in another person’s life
- Service recognition and employee awards

**Job Summary**:
The Disability Services department provides support to individuals with a wide range of diagnoses, including but
not limited to developmental disabilities, physical limitations, behavioral and psychological challenges, and
medical fragility.

Our goal is to empower individuals to achieve their full potential with the support of their community. We create
opportunities for each individual to enhance their quality of life through goal setting and personal achievement.

Community Support Workers are:

- Passionate about community service
- Value relationships and people
- Patient and caring
- Have a positive attitude

**Hours of work and location**:This is a full-time position with flexible hours of work. Typically, will be Monday to
Friday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM and/or 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM.

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide direct support to a man with Autism, living on the south side of Edmonton, within their home

or in the community
- Support the individual with fun recreational activities such as coloring, puzzles, swimming, and going to

the library
- Provide support in the areas of personal care routines and administer medication as required
- Participate in the development and implementation of Individual Service Plans
- Implement service plans, follow specified programs (ex. behaviour programs), and document the

individual’s progress
- Facilitate and provide support in socialization and age-appropriate activities
- Complete required documentation for recording service delivery including medication administration

reports, monthly logs, and incident reports.
- Complete any other daily or monthly department or individual documentation as assigned by the

supervisor
- Follow policies and procedures as outlined in YWCA Edmonton policies and procedures manual
- Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required

**Qualifications Required**
**Education**:

- Grade 12 equivalency
- One year of Post-Secondary education in Human Services is preferred

**Certification**:

- Intervention Record Check and Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector (no more than 6

months old)
- Current Standard First Aid and Level C CPR certification from an Alberta OHS-approved training

agency
- Safe Bathing and Showering certification
- A valid Class 5 driver’s license, access to a personal vehicle, and willingness to transport individual

in their vehicle

**Experience**:

- Minimum one (1) year of related work experience in the human services field supporting

Individuals with disabilities
- Experience with supporting individuals with the following is considered an asset:

- Autism
- Basic computer skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to interact positively with a diverse population
- Able to handle stressful situations and work independently

**Additional Requirements**:

- A keen interest in community integration of children and adults with disabilities
- Willingness to complete YWCA Edmonton provided training in /MANDT, Medication

Administration, Abuse Prevention & Response, Infectious Disease & Prevention, and WHMIS
(within 6 months of start date)
- Willingness to complete agency documentation and mandatory training
- Willingness to transport Individuals
- $2 Million Third Party Liability Vehicle Insurance

**Diversity**:
For over a century, YWCA Edmonton has been dedicated to creating a community in which everyone has an
equal opportunity to achieve their full potential. We know that creating an equitable world requires diversity of
thought and equity for all. We stay true to our mission by welcoming the unique contributions that each
maintaining a workplace environment that demonstrates a culture built on the fundamental principles of
inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and safety.

**Acknowledgment**:
YWCA Edmonton acknowledges that we are on the traditional land of Treaty 6 Territory and the Metis Homeland
of Region 4. The footsteps of diverse Indigenous peoples have marked this territory from time immemorial —
First Nations, Metis, Inuit and now settlers from around the world. We are all treaty members, with recognition
and respect for Indigenous Peoples and the traditional territories on which we live, work and play. We call upon
our collective honored traditions and spirits to share responsibility for stewardship of

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