Practitioner - 24dc30

**The opportunity**:
Lethbridge Family Services (LFS) is seeking A Community Disability Services Worker to join our team In this role, you will facilitate the development of skills and competencies to assist individuals with disabilities to pursue and achieve their goals by accessing meaningful community-based activities. You will receive ongoing support from a dynamic and skilled team and LFS is a great place to grow your career.

In addition, we offer:

- a discounted cell phone plan, and discounts on gym membership and personal insurance,
- a comprehensive benefits package, including: paid sick time, and paid personal time,
- short term disability coverage and cost-shared health and dental benefits, and a welcoming, inclusive work environment where people thrive

**Who we are**:
Lethbridge Family Services is an accredited social service organization that provides health and social services to over 9,000 individuals and families in more than 30 communities in southwestern Alberta. We have more than 350 employees who provide professional services aligned with our values of respect, integrity, and compassion.

**Position: Practitioner**

**Department: DaCapo Disability Services**

**Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30- 4pm 35 hours per week.**

**Term of Position November 26, 2024- January 23,2026 or upon the return of the incumbent**

**Position Overview**:
The Practitioner will work in the Employment Area to develop, plan and deliver educational opportunities to clients for the purposes of securing and maintaining successful employment. Support individuals to pursue and achieve their goals by accessing meaningful community activities. This position also participates in assessments; person centered planning and implementation processes and provides direction and guidance to coworkers.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Develop, plan and deliver educational opportunities related to employment skills, social skills, life skills, communication, relationships and workplace safety.
- Develop sessions using a variety of presentation styles and delivery techniques.
- Provide and support individuals to participate in meaningful community-based activities.
- Modify sessions to meet challenges of individuals receiving supports.
- Provide information on existing community resources and facilitate appropriate connections.
- Provide direction to job coaches regarding the delivery of on-the-job supports, in collaboration with employment team members (Supervisor, Job Developer, Job
- Coach).
- Work in combination with support team to develop assessment and support strategies.
- Support individuals to overcome personal, social and/or behavioral challenges affecting their employment.
- Teach and model good communication, interpersonal skills, problem solving skills and professionalism.
- Complete required documentation for multiple clients.
- Administrative duties.

**Qualifications**:

- Related or unrelated diploma or degree.
- Reliable, team player.
- Reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, registration and insurance ($2,000,000 liability insurance).
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Proficient use of the English language both verbal and written.
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to changes.

**Start date**:November 26, 2024

**Please submit, in confidence, a resume and cover letter referencing job posting and where you viewed our ad**:
**Contact Person**:Emma Garrett***

**Web**:lfsfamily.ca

**_Lethbridge Family Services is an equal opportunity employer_