Community Disability Services Worker

**The opportunity**:
Lethbridge Family Services (LFS) is seeking A Community Disability Services Worker to join our team In this role, A Community Disability Services Worker supports and facilitates the development of skills and competencies to assist individuals with disabilities to pursue and achieve their goals by accessing meaningful community-based activities. Job Coaches specialize in supporting individuals in employment/volunteer placements to learn and accurately perform job duties. Job Coaches provide training tailored to the needs of the job seeker and employer. Fostering independence in an employment setting is the focus of the position. You will receive ongoing support from a dynamic and skilled team and LFS is a great place to grow your career.

In addition, we offer:

- a discounted cell phone plan, and discounts on gym membership, and personal insurance,
- a comprehensive compensation package, including paid sick time and paid personal time,
- short term disability coverage and cost-shared health and dental benefits, and
- a welcoming, inclusive work environment where people thrive.

**Who we are**:
Lethbridge Family Services is an accredited social service organization that provides health and social services to over 9,000 individuals and families in more than 30 communities in southwestern Alberta. We have more than 350 employees who provide professional services aligned with our values of respect, integrity, and compassion.

**Position: JOB COACH**

**COMMUNITY DISABILITY SERVICES WORKER (CDSW)**

**Department: DACAPO DISABILITY SERVICES**

**Hours**:8:00 am
- 3:30 pm 35 hours per week. Flexibility is required to meet the employment needs of the individuals being served. Hours of work may need to be adjusted to provide support when required by the individual and employer.

**Key Responsibilities**:**
- Coach individuals in a variety of settings which may include physically completing and demonstrating the duties until individuals are able to complete tasks independently.
- Accurately assessing level of supports required for successful completion of the job duties and fading support appropriately as skills develop
- Work in collaboration with coworkers to develop strategies to foster independence and ensure successful volunteer and employment placements for all parties.
- Communicate effectively with individuals being supported, community members, coworkers and support networks in a professional manner to ensure expectations are being met and challenges are addressed.
- Performing duties in a manner that promotes safety for all in accordance with organization and employment placement policies and OHS guidelines.
- Providing support to individuals to obtain employment, life and social skills, and participate in community access activities in a group and/or individual settings using a variety of delivery methods.
- Complete required documentation for multiple clients.
- Administrative duties.

**Qualifications**:

- High school diploma and/or two years direct frontline experience in the field.
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities or barriers to employment is an asset.
- Proficient in verbal and written English.
- Reliable, team player.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to changes.
- Reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, registration and insurance ($2,000,000 liability insurance).

**Start date**:ASAP

**Please submit, in confidence, a resume and cover letter referencing job posting 25DC2 and where you viewed our ad**:
**Contact Person: Sydney Dykslag**

**Web**:lfsfamily.ca

**_Lethbridge Family Services is an equal opportunity employer._