Disability Support Worker

5 days ago


Calgary, Canada Calgary SCOPE Society Full time

**DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER (INTERVENOR/AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE)**

The Calgary SCOPE Society is seeking relief support workers with American Sign Language and mental health experience to work various evening, weekend, overnight, or day shifts. Support workers provide direct support to adults with developmental disabilities who are Deaf or Deafblind and have accompanying mental health, social, emotional and/or behavioural concerns.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

As a Community Support Worker, you will be responsible for:

- Promoting individual goals and aspirations
- Supporting daily activities (e.g., volunteer, paid employment, leisure interests, etc.)
- Providing mental health and behavioral support
- Providing support to maintain health (i.e., attending medical appointment, medication administration, liaising with pharmacy, emotional support, etc.)
- Providing aspects of home maintenance and supporting daily routines (meal preparation, cleaning, laundry, etc.)
- Supporting the development and maintenance of meaningful relationships
- Supporting choice, rights and responsibilities and promoting and facilitating empowerment

**QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE**
- Post-secondary education in a related field (e.g., diploma or degree in Disability Studies, Social Work, Psychology, etc.) along with 1 - 2 years of experience working with adults with developmental disabilities who have a dual diagnosis (an accompanying mental health diagnosis) or an equivalent combination.
- American Sign Language 101 or higher, as well as an understanding of the role of Intervenors and/or Deaf or Deafblind experience
- Ability to work in a team environment. Strong communication and organizational skills and the ability to establish collaborative and effective relationships with others are required for this position.
- Training in First Aid and CPR, CPI (Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training) and Vecova Medication Administration are an asset.

We offer a supportive team environment, flexible hours, training (including American Sign Language classes) and competitive wages and benefits.

**HOW TO APPLY**

Human Resources

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $20.26-$28.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed

**Language**:

- American Sign Language (required)

Work Location: On the road



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