Community Disability Practitioner, Full-time Day Hours

**Community Disability Practitioner Full-Time Day Hours**:
Monday-Friday 8:00am-3:30pm **(Term)**

**Role and Responsibilities**:

- Understand and practice all RHA Policies and Procedures, practices and operational protocols, including mission statements, ethical standards and guidelines, restrictive procedures, abuse and medical protocols, Alberta Accommodation Standards, Alberta Health Services standards, Municipal Fire Standards, and Creating Excellence Together (CET) Standards and Accreditation.
- Adhere to RHA Code of Ethics.
- Professional conduct and appearance befitting a representative of RHA, which will include good performance related to personnel policies, such as attendance, punctuality and conflict resolution.
- Work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
- Promote safe environments by regularly checking for and reporting any hazards that may have developed in the maintenance, design, and/or function of physical space. When hazards are identified, staff will ensure the safety of themselves and/or individuals to avoid the risk.
- Be awake, aware, and vigilant throughout duration of shifts, unless assigned to a sleep shift (and paid accordingly).
- Due to the nature of work supporting individuals with developmental and physical disabilities, all employees of the Robin Hood Association are required to possess a mínimal standard level of physical capability. The ability to meet these physical job demands will ensure safety both for the employee and the individuals receiving service.
- All employees may be required to work in any program area during staffing shortages or emergencies or to better support the needs of the individuals or program.

Specific responsibilities:

- Understand and demonstrate a respect of individual rights and responsibilities, encourage choice and increased independence Review, implement and provide training and monitoring of Individualized Service Plans.
- Understanding of community issues and opportunities, assisting and supporting the individual with general access to and participation in the community, including transportation training and support.
- Work in the community to open doors and provide access/participation opportunities, as well as being alert to alternate avenues for generic services that may be available to the individual.
- Communicate in a professional, timely, accurate and respectful manner with individuals, families, guardians, staff and community representatives. Responsible for providing accurate information between these groups as required through written information and verbal communication.
- Assist with providing information, support and feedback to new individuals and their family/guardian through orientation; assist with completion of checklist as required.
- Assist, support and encourage individuals to achieve their personal goals through the development of basic living and related skills, with a view to enhancing the individual’s confidence, competence and participation within their social network (community, social, recreational, etc.). This includes both supporting the individual’s life skill development and, particularly in the case of services to children, academic skill development; and, modeling the desired actions and behaviours.
- Assist and support individuals in the establishment and maintenance of shared, respectful relationships within the community, with a view to meaningful participation and inclusion. This includes assisting and encouraging individuals to participate effectively in employment, volunteer, recreation, leisure, life skills and other social settings.
- Provide transportation to individuals in personal vehicles where required by program/individual needs.
- Awareness of the individual’s physical, social and recreational environments; taking action to minimize risks and maximize participation/inclusion; and, referring complex situations to more experienced resources when appropriate.
- Select, recognize, interpret and respond with effective communication methods and techniques (body language, non-verbal cues, behavior, and active listening skills).
- Provide advocacy, personal and health care services for individuals in consultation with family/guardians.
- Implement individual service plans designed to support and assist adults, youth and children with individual development, community support/development, behaviour management and/or personal care.
- Identify and maintain standards for and safety for individuals and staff according to Robin Hood policies, Alberta Accommodation Standards and Creating Excellence Together (CET Standards and Accreditation).
- Promote a safe environment and ensure all individuals are comfortable with their contributions within module or activity.
- Encourage and monitor good nutrition; implement individual dietary plans; support and monitor breaks; ensure cleanliness and sanitation for individuals.
- Model socially appropriate behaviors (for both the individual and t