Community Support Specialist

4 weeks ago


Edmonton, Alberta, Canada E4C Full time
Job Title: Community Support Worker

Are you passionate about creating a supportive and inclusive environment for individuals with complex needs? Do you have a knack for building strong relationships and providing exceptional care? We are seeking a Community Support Worker to join our team at E4C, a leading provider of supportive housing and community services.

Job Summary:

The Community Support Worker will work closely with residents, staff, and community partners to provide a range of services, including resident care, community development, meal preparation, and administration. This is a dynamic and rewarding role that requires a strong commitment to social justice, collaboration, and innovation.

Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with staff members and residents to facilitate learning opportunities on wellness best practices.
  • Ensure wellness planning aligns with residents' care plans by working closely with the integrated staff team.
  • Communicate with staff members to track residents' progress, behavioral changes, and address any concerns or challenges.
  • Promote conflict resolution, positive communication, empathy, and respect through positive reinforcement, role modeling, and supportive listening.
  • Implement accountability processes within a framework of natural law/natural consequences and relationship-based practice.
  • Facilitate regular meetings with residents to plan wellness goals and activities.
  • Collaborate with staff members to model positive neighbor relations within the community.
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with community stakeholders, serving as a point of contact during evening hours.
  • Organize integrated activities, events, and relationship-building efforts with other E4C programs to foster community for both staff and residents.
  • Establish a resident advisory board in collaboration with residents and relevant AHS/E4C colleagues to make program decisions.
  • Maintain adequate food inventory and kitchen supplies within the allocated budget.
  • Collaborate with staff members and residents to plan menus according to preferences and in alignment with the Canada Food Guide and licensing requirements.
  • Work in collaboration with staff members and residents to prepare and serve two daily meals for 20 residents.
  • Responsible for the oversight, development, and administration of the wellness/recreation budget.
  • Responsible for purchasing wellness supplies and supplies for preplanned wellness activities.
  • Ensure that all information regarding wellness service delivery is developed, managed, and reported on time.
  • Comply with all legislation, bylaws, and standards (health, fire, safety, city, and accreditation).
  • Administer medication for all residents.
Qualifications:
  • Degree or diploma in the area of human services, education, and/or administration.
  • Police Check with Vulnerable Sector.
  • Child Intervention Record Check.
  • First Aid and CPR.
  • Medication Administration.
  • Suicide Intervention.
  • Food Safety.
  • Valid Class 5 Driver's License.
  • Proof of vehicle insurance, registration, and 3-year driver abstract.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Mental Health First Aid.
  • De-escalation Certificate.
  • Trauma-Informed.
  • Harm Reduction Training.
  • Cultural Awareness.
  • Motivational Interviewing.
Experience:
  • 3+ years of related direct service work experience working with diverse communities with varying and complex priorities and needs.
  • Proven ability to foster a team environment and provide reflective supervision to team members.
  • Personal lived experience of addictions, mental illness, racism, discrimination, and poverty is an asset.
  • Experience working in collaborative partnerships.
  • Working knowledge and experience with harm reduction, person-centered, trauma-informed, behavior modification, natural law, strength-based, collaborative, and/or solution-focused practice.
Benefits:
  • Competitive Wage.
  • Robust Benefits Package.
  • RRSP Matching.
  • 3 Weeks Paid Vacation.
  • Paid Sick Time.
  • Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP).

Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience to careers@e4calberta.org. Please include if you are looking for Overnight or Mornings.



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