Complex Support Worker

24 hours ago

Sylvan Lake, Canada Elysian Ventures Full time

Elysian Ventures is an agency that supports individuals with developmental disabilities as well as mental health concerns. Our complex needs programs provide individualized programming and assistance to adults with challenging needs and high behaviors. We are seeking coverage for a variety of shifts, including daytime, overnight and weekend coverage. Elysian Ventures provides wrap around 24/7 support to these individuals in their homes and in the community.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

As a Complex Support Worker, you will be responsible to:

- Promoting individual goals and aspirations
- Supporting daily activities (e.g., Independent living skills and, 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.

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.
- Ability to work in a high-stress environment where crisis situations may be imminent, utilizing strong crisis intervention and prevention skills as well as sound knowledge of mental health diagnoses and developmental disabilities to react and intervene appropriately and safely.
- Training in First Aid and CPR, CPI (Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training) and Medication Administration are an asset.
- Provision of a criminal record check with vulnerable sector check is required for all employees prior to starting shifts.
- Driver’s License, Driver’s Abstract and 2 Million Vehicle Insurance

We offer a supportive team environment, training, and competitive wages and benefits.
- **Mandatory Requirements**:_
- **A Criminal Record Check (with Vulnerable Sector) that is dated within the last 6 months**_
- **Proof of eligibility to work in Canada**_
- **Class 5 Alberta Government Issued Driver’s License**_
- **A Driver's Abstract that is dated within the last 6 months**_
- **Copy of education listed in resume.**_
- **Please note that given the nature of our work, proficiency in both spoken and written English is required**_

**HOW TO APPLY**

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume

Pay: $20.75 per hour

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

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