Supported Independent Living Program Assistant

7 months ago


Calgary, Canada L'Arche Calgary Full time

**Position: Supported Independent Living Program Assistant**

**Start date: as soon as possible
**Location: Calgary**

**Salary: commensurate with experience
**Duration: permanent full time, 40 hours/week**

**Responsible To: SILP Leader**

As a SILP Assistant, you will empower individuals with developmental disabilities to safely and happily live independently. Based on the identified gifts and challenges of each person, you will participate in the design and implementation of an individualized program plan to support him/her. You will provide one-on-one support to assist each person to meet his/her goals in areas such as: banking, apartment maintenance, meal preparations, medical appointments, personal care, emotional growth, and participation in community life. This program is built on a vision of nurturing personal growth through friendship.

**Qualifications**:

- Degree/Diploma in Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies or related field
- Experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
- Excellent time management.
- Strong communication skills (daily schedule changes need to be explained to supervisor/team).
- Use personal vehicle to carry out employment duties.
- Strong researching skills on social services to benefit clients/core members.
- Must be willing to work whatever hours most benefit the SILP Team.
- Must have valid Standard First Aid/CPR.
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) or willingness to obtain.
- A full class 5 Driver’s License is required.
- Desire to understand and participate in the mission and vision of L’Arche.
- Must have up to date Police Information Check (Vulnerable Sector Search).

***Particulars**:

- 40 hours per week (breaks are taken within the programing, with clients/core members present most of the time).
- Shifts will include weekdays, weekends, daytime, and evening hours.
- Competitive salary
- Benefit package
- 2 weeks of vacation per year
- Personal/professional development opportunities


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