Residential Disability Support Worker: Nights and

**Community Disability Support Worker: Residential Support Program Nights and Weekends Full Time Permanent**
- A New Beginning Starts With You_

Edmonton Integrated Services (EIS) is committed to promoting the development and well-being of individuals who have developmental disabilities, to strengthen positive relationships between individuals and their community and to promote inclusive living. We achieve this by providing a variety of services through our dedicated staff community, like you.

**Please note: As part of our on-going commitment to the health, safety, and well-being of our employees and the individuals accessing Agency services and supports, we are now requiring full COVID-19 vaccination for all new hires who join us. Those hired should be prepared to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination along with other required records such as driver’s licenses, social insurance numbers, work permits, etc.**

**About Edmonton Integrated Services Ltd.**

**A) Mission Statement**:To promote the development and well-being of individuals, to strengthen positive relationships between individuals and their communities, and to promote independent and adaptive functioning.

**B) Our Values**:

- Respect for the rights and dignity of persons
- Dignity of risk
- Responsible and safe caring
- Integrity of relationships
- Social responsibility
- Community connections (Inclusion)
- Accessibility

Edmonton Integrated Services (EIS) is currently seeking an individual to fill the position of Community Disability Service Worker (CDSW) in our **Residential Support Program.**

**Position Summary**: The Community Disability Worker is a front-line community disability services role that is responsible for the provision of day-to-day, hands-on support to individuals with developmental disabilities and behaviors of concern.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Under the direction of the Program Supervisor or Program Coordinator, the Community Disability Practitioner is responsible for the ongoing, day-to-day operations of our program
- Establish daily routines for the home(s) that reflect the overall needs of the individuals
- Establish and maintain appropriate data collection and reporting procedures that are in line with the policies and procedures of the Agency
- Ensure that Support Plans are monitored and maintained monthly and that strategies listed in the plan are being documented and employed by all team members
- Establish and maintain appropriate communication channels within the program and with external supports
- Ensure administrative procedures are established and maintained

**You will bring**:
**Hours: Full Time Permanent; Nights and Weekends**

**Formal Education**: Diploma/Degree in Rehabilitation or Human Services Studies is an asset.

**Experience**: A minimum of two (2) years experience in providing support to adults with mental/ developmental disabilities. Experience with mental health issues is an asset.

**Knowledge, Skills, Abilities**:

- Ability to confidently provide frontline, face to face support with individuals with varying challenges
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Basic to intermediate computer skills
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Requires the ability to work independently
- Flexibility to sliding hours
- Must be able to identify issues, set priorities and implement an appropriate plan of action
- Proven ability to work collaboratively
- **CPI experience required**

**Other**:
**Why join our team?**

We offer a unique and exciting work environment, where you have the opportunity every day to make a positive impact on our individual’s lives. We want to encourage you to do your best, so as a full time employee of EIS you can look forward to:

- A competitive starting salary based on your skills and experience
- A wide range of learning and development opportunities in support of your personal and professional development goals
- Employee and Family Assistance Plan membership
- Optical and pharmaceutical discounts

**To Apply**:
**Equal Opportunity Employer**

Edmonton Integrated Services Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. Minimum qualifications are dependent upon the nature and requirements of the position and are outlined within the position's detailed job description. Applicants are considered for all positions based upon their ability to meet these requirements without prejudice to race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, mental status, sexual orientation, and source of income or family status.

**Salary**: $16.92-$18.49 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee assistance program

Schedule:

- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Work Location: One location