Support Worker, Fulltime 0224-2
2 weeks ago
**The Organization**
Do you want to work for an organization whose vision is to support individuals with disabilities to achieve full, meaningful lives as valuable citizens of their community?
Operating as a non-profit society since 1977, Etana provides support services to adults with developmental disabilities. We work with individuals in the city of Red Deer and area, with our office located in Red Deer. Etana continues to grow with respect to the number of individuals supported and personnel and are adaptive with our services to meet the needs of each individual.
**Direct Support Worker ** is directly accountable to the Supervisor of Direct Supports to provide specialized supports and assistance to individuals person(s) who have unique, challenging support needs.
**HOURS OF WORK**
**Monday thru Friday 3 pm-11 pm including two overnight awake shifts every second Friday and Saturday.**
There may be some variation in this schedule required from time to time as dictated by the individuals requirements.
**These are permanent fulltime position with excellent benefits, paid sick days and a Health and Wellness Spending account**
In this position you will implement positive behavioural interventions and intensive supports in order to facilitate optimal outcomes for individuals with complex support needs. With a mindset in the potential of everyone to make contributions to the community, the Direct Support Worker - Supports are creative, flexible, kind, compassionate and able to contribute to a supportive team.
You will confidently provide front line, face to face support to adults with developmental disabilities, including Prader Willys Syndrome, Trauma and other diagnoses who have varying challenges. With a proven ability to work with mental health concerns, and high risk tendencies, you have the ability to remain calm in emotionally charged situations. Using a foundation of trauma informed care approaches and with a positive attitude, you will use your highly developed behavioral intervention skills to provide intense support to implement intervention plans that will facilitate the optimal functioning of individuals with complex support needs.
**MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS**
- Two years experience working with complex needs individuals.
- Experience working with individuals with Prader Willys, trauma and mental health issues.
- Clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector check.
- Emergency First Aid /CPR certification
- Class 5 drivers license and reliable vehicle
**REQUIRED TRAINING**_(_some of this training is available through Etana)
- Medication Administration
- Trauma Informed Care
- Harm reduction
- Abuse Protocol / Protection of Persons in Care Act
- Supporting Individuals through Valued Attachments (SIVA) every 2 years
- Leadership & Advisory Council - Rights, Roles & Responsibilities
- Food Safe
- Maintain skills in computing and communication technology as chosen and utilized by Etana
- Social Role Valorization
- Training in support approaches for individuals with FASD is an asset
**Etana Offers**:
- Excellent remuneration and extended benefit package
- Job specific training.
- Ongoing career development and advancement opportunities.
- Creative and fulfilling work in a professional accredited organization
- A work culture of Honesty, Dignity, and Respect.
**Benefits**:
- Vacation
- Health and Wellness Spending Account
- 12 paid sick days per year
- Employee assistance programs
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- Casual dress
- Wellness programs
- Company events & social hours
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
**Salary**: Up to $20.22 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
**Benefits**:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Wellness program
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
**Education**:
- DCS / DEC (preferred)
**Experience**:
- Support Worker: 1 year (preferred)
**Language**:
- English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Vulnerable Sector Police Check (required)
- Emergency First Aid and CPR Certificate or Better (required)
- Class 5 Drivers Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
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