Behaviour Support Worker

**I Have A Chance Support Services Ltd.**

**Behaviour Support Worker (BSW)**

**Job type: Full-time**

**Compensation: $19.75 per hour**

**Shift & Schedule**
- 12 Hour Shifts
- Approximately 168 hours per month
- 4 days on/4 days off and 2 days on/2 days off rotations
- Multiple opportunities are available
- Additional shifts are available for pick-up outside of regularly scheduled rotation

**Location**:Parkland County and Surrounding Area (located 20 minutes outside of Edmonton)

ABOUT US

Join our distinguished team at I Have a Chance Support Services Ltd. (IHACSS) and play a pivotal role in enhancing the lives of individuals in our care. We are dedicated to empowering individuals in our care facing mental illness and disabilities.

**We are seeking caregivers who are enthusiastic about facilitating personal growth and proving a high quality of care by supporting recreation, meal planning and preparation, transportation and other daily living activities that encourage growth and wellness to our individuals**_._**

IHACSS is an accredited community-based organization that provides supported living to individuals with disabilities and complex needs. We strive to support and encourage people en-route to independence:

- to enhance their abilities and facilitate personal growth
- to achieve a sense of pride and accomplishment, and
- to enhance well-being and quality of life.

By _listening, respecting, believing, and empowering,_ we can help individuals to _achieve _their goals and_ _dreams. One step at a time.

Role Overview

As a Support Worker with I Have A Chance Support Services Ltd., you will play a vital role in assisting individuals with disabilities and complex needs in achieving their goals related to home living, including:
**Engaging with therapeutic relationship building with individuals**
- Attending community events daily
- Creating daily recreational opportunities both inside the home and outside
- Engaging in conversations and providing recreational role modelling
- Attend the Day Options Program (Mon-Fri) with the individual in care
- Maintain working knowledge of relevant community resources and supports
- Actively connect clients with internal and external community supports
- Create inclusive, safe and therapeutic relationships

**Role-modeling and supporting daily living skills**
- Meal planning and preparation in accordance with the house meal plan and individual in care choice
- Participating in household meals
- Role-modelling and actively engaging in cooking, cleaning and laundry
- Promoting personal care and hygiene
- Serve as an advocate for individuals in care
- Attend all medical and wellness appointments with individuals in care and advocate on their behalf as required

**Protect and educate individuals in care rights and behaviour support**
- Foster understanding of personal rights and encourage responsible behavior
- Empower individuals to recognize and report unsafe situations
- Facilitate coping strategies and approved behaviour interventions
- Maintain professional boundaries built on respect and integrity
- Manage crisis situations and conflict resolution
- Respond appropriately to intense and unpredictable situations
- Provide support to clients at risk, including those who may display challenging behaviors such as verbal aggression or discriminatory remarks
- Complete daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting
- Provide crisis support and intervention to individuals experiencing thoughts of suicide or self-harm

Key Responsibilities

Supporting individuals in care programs and wellness
- Assist individuals with household maintenance, personal health, relationships, finances, community inclusion, and designated programs.
- Complete regular household duties including, cooking, cleaning and laundry
- Encourage and facilitate individuals in achieving their Individualized Care Plans (ICP).
- Ensure the safety of individuals in their homes and communities and address any concerns or crisis situations.
- Educate individuals on their rights, as well as the impact of their behavior on others and how to report suspected abuse.
- Support individuals in practicing their belief systems, faith, religion, and culture.
- Assist individuals in developing healthy and positive relationships. IHACSS is a LGBTQ2S+ ally.
- Promote community inclusion and help individuals become active and valued members of the community.
- Administer prescribed medications.
- Participate in training, maintain certifications, and support audits and accreditation processes as required.
- Facilitate individualized harm reduction programs
- Transport individuals to appointments and community programming

Working Conditions
- This position requires strong emotional resilience, the ability to manage crisis situations, and conflict resolution skills. Support Workers must be prepared to work directly with clients at risk, responding appropriately to intense and unpredictable situations. Some individuals may ex