Residential Support Worker
5 days ago
**Community Living Alternative Services**(CLAS) 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.
**This posting is to cover a 1 year maternity leave of absence.**We are looking for a highly motivated, committed, and person-centered frontline worker to join our Residential Support team in Calgary, Alberta.
As a **Residential Support Worker,**you will be responsible for the frontline, in-home, and community access provision of day-to-day support for individuals with cognitive issues, developmental disabilities, and behaviors of concern that may put themselves and others at risk.
To succeed as a **Residential Support Worker**you should be able to:
- Identify behaviors of concern and implement support plans involving crisis intervention strategies and trauma informed approaches
- Assist and support individuals to access and participate in the community in a meaningful way
- Assist individuals in the development of social skills and meaningful relationships
- Be aware of and adhere to established policies, practices and operational protocols
- Assist in or provide support in personal care routines such as bathing, dressing, and grooming when needed
**You will bring**:
**Formal Education**:Post Secondary Education in Social Work, Community Disability Studies, Psychology, etc.
**Experience**:A minimum of two (2) years of experience providing supports to adults with dual or multiple diagnosis. Experience dealing with challenging and sometimes physical or violent behaviors is a **must**. Combinations of education and experience will be considered.
**Knowledge, Skills, Abilities**:
- Ability to confidently provide front line, in-home support to adults with cognitive and/or developmental delays who face varying challenges
- Proven ability to work with mental health concerns, self harming behaviors, and aggressive tendencies
- Ability to respond/remain calm in emotionally charged situations
- Positive attitude
- Solid computer, documentation, and English language skills (verbal & written) are needed
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Must be able to identify issues, set priorities and implement an appropriate plans of action
- Proven ability to work collaboratively
**Other Necessities**:
- You will need to have a reliable vehicle that you are willing to use for work purposes
- Your vehicle must be insured with minimum third party liability coverage of two million dollars ($2,000,000.00)
- A Class 5 or better driver's license issued in Canada is required
**To Apply**:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: $24.85-$27.16 per hour
Expected hours: 40 - 48 per week
Additional pay:
- Overtime pay
**Benefits**:
- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness program
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed
Application question(s):
- Are there any days of the week or hours of the day that you cannot work? Please list your restrictions.
**Experience**:
- residential support care: 1 year (preferred)
- supporting community access for persons with disabilities: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Class 5 or better driver's license issued in Canada (required)
Work Location: In person
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