Complex Needs Hourly Support Workers

Calgary Progressive Lifestyles Foundation (CPLF) is a registered not-for-profit charitable organization that serves people with disabilities. Founded in 1989, today CPLF is considered one of Calgary's premier service providers supporting people with disabilities at work, at home, and in the community.

**Position Overview**:
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated **Community Support Worker** to join our team. In this role, you will work directly with adults with disabilities, facilitating their participation in recreational and social activities, supporting personal growth and community involvement, and ensuring their overall well-being. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals in our community.
- Must have experience to support complex needs client.
- Assist individuals with daily activities such as meal preparation and personal hygiene
- Provide emotional support and companionship to individuals
- Administer medications as directed by healthcare professionals
- Assist with light housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and safe environment
- Help individuals with mobility issues, including heavy lifting if required
- Will be responsible to assist individual with home living activities and ensuring the safety and wellness of the individual

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Support clients in building natural supports within the community and accessing community activities
- Accompany clients to registered recreational or social activities, promoting community inclusion
- Implement and monitor client goals and support plans
- Support clients with medication management and personal care tasks, when necessary.
- Monitor for signs of crises or emergencies and respond using pre-established de-escalation methods to ensure safety
- Empower clients to achieve greater independence, fostering positive behavior and engagement with others.
- Assist with and/or accompany individuals to appointments as required.
- Ensure that the individuals’ health, safety, and wellbeing are maintained at all times.
- Assist the individual in any area they may require assistance in.
- Any other duties relevant to the position and individual’s needs as may be required.

**Requirements**:

- A post-secondary diploma or equivalent
- Demonstrated experience working with individuals with challenging behaviors and complex medical or behavioral needs, or a willingness to learn
- Strong crisis management, communication, and de-escalation skills
- Knowledge of behavior modification techniques and strategies
- Current CPR and First Aid (Level C) certification required
- Training in non-violent crisis intervention (e.g., CPI) is highly recommended
- Valid Police Clearance Check with Vulnerable Persons Check and/or Child Welfare Check (within the last two years)
- A reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license with 2M liability insurance
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- *Medication administration training, Crisis Prevention Intervention training, Abuse Protocol Training, and Positive Behavior Support training can be provided at cost._

**Desired Qualifications (preferred)**:

- Additional certifications or degrees in psychology, behavioral therapy, social work, or related fields
- Knowledge of or experience in community inclusion is required.

1. Resume

3. 3 References - 2 Work related and 1 Character

4. Police Clearance with Vulnerable Persons Check and/or Child Welfare Check (within the last two years)

5. Valid First Aid Certificate “Standard Level C”

**Job Type**: Full time, Permanent

**Salary**: $22.66 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Comprehensive benefits package, including health benefits

Schedule:

- Monday - Friday (9:00am to 3:00pm)

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Calgary, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**How to Apply**:
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Pay: $22.66 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care

Ability to commute/relocate:
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $22.66 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift

Application question(s):

- What languages can you speak?
- Would you be willing to do activities such as swimming, workouts, etc?

**Experience**:

- supportive care: 1 year (required)
- Complex needs support provision: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- police clearance with vulnerable persons search? (required)
- Class 5 Drivers license (required)

**Location**:

- Calgary, AB (preferred)

Work Location: In person