Community Disability Support Practitioner

3 weeks ago


Edmonton, Canada Edmonton Integrated Services Full time

**Edmonton Integrated Services Ltd,** or better known as **EIS**, is seeking to hire an extraordinary person with about three (3) years’ of practical experience providing care and community support to adults with developmental disabilities in the role of **Community Disability Support Practitioner (“CDSP”)**

**About the Agency**:EIS is a private Agency committed to the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities.

Each one of us here and EIS, from our dedicated Front Line Support Staff to the Agency’s Senior and Executive Leadership, share the same Vision: _A Community of Choice, Safety, Rights, Diversity and Inclusion._

**A day in the life of the CDSP**:

- Collaborate with other caregiver professional within the Clients support network to assist in treatment and support plans.
- Foster trusting, positive relationships to ensure clients feel secure and respected.
- Positively influence clients’ community inclusion and social interactions and engage in activities and encourage self-advocacy.
- Assist clients to set goals, create action plans to reach their full potential and encourage independence.
- Provide support and assistance to individuals with disabilities in their daily activities
- Assist with personal care tasks, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Help individuals with meal preparation and medication management
- Support individuals in participating in community activities and social events
- Assist with transportation to appointments and outings
- Document and maintain accurate records of services provided
- Collaborate with a team of professionals to develop and implement individualized support plans

**Requirements & Qualifications**
- **Bachelor's degree in Disability Services or a related field.**:

- **About three (3) years **experience in providing care and community support to adults with developmental disabilities.
- Ability to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sectors Search.
- Enhanced ability to de-escalate and/or respond proactively and appropriately to behaviours of concern. Experience with mental health concerns a major asset
- Effective verbal and written communication and the ability communicate clearly with various clients, colleagues, and Agency Leadership is vital for performing successfully in the role.
- Intermediate computer skills

Our Agency develops and offers a variety of services and programs including Independent and Supported Living, Residential and Community Access and Inclusion Programs. We offer market compensation, flexible scheduling options, and opportunities for professional growth.

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Salary**: $22.00-$24.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Edmonton, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Community Disability Support: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Licence (preferred)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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