Individual Support Worker

A successful society is defined by its people and the opportunities available for them to fully and actively participate in all aspects of life and provide for themselves and/or their families. Community and Social Services works to foster a society in which families are secure and resilient, individuals have safe, sustainable employment, vulnerable Albertans have the supports they require, and no one is left behind. You can be part of helping us make a difference

**Job Information**

Job Requisition ID: 50225
Ministry: Seniors Community and Social Services
Location: Red Deer
Full or Part-Time: Full Time and Part Time
Hours of Work: 0 to 38.75 hours per week
Regular/Temporary: Regular and Wage Including casual as required
Scope: Open Competition
Classification: Individual Support Worker 2

**Salary**: $22.41 to $25.77 Per Hour

**Role Responsibilities**:
If you enjoy diversity and appreciate high quality of individual care delivery, this may be the position for you

The position is responsible to assist Individuals with intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities and high complex medical needs to meet their essentials and interests. Working within a variety of home settings (24/7), the position focuses on providing individual-centered supports, using a holistic approach, to achieve optimum levels of personal fulfillment, independence, quality of life and community inclusion.

The position respects the individuality of each person served and treats all with dignity. Individual Support Workers demonstrate professionalism, take initiative, communicate effectively and utilize problem solving skills. The role requires manual dexterity and the ability to move and transfer Individuals. To be successful in this position you must have a strong commitment to work in a team setting, contributing to a positive healthy and respectful work environment. Individual Support Workers are required to use computers and technologies daily for operations.

**Qualifications**:
**Required**:

- High school diploma and one year of experience working in group living, residential care, or related setting.

**Assets**:

- Post-secondary education in a related field (e.g. nursing, Health Care Aide)
- Experience with personal care and mobility assistance (e.g. lifts, wheelchairs, transfers)
- Experience administering medications.
- Driver’s license
- Computer skills
- Experience giving medications.

Please ensure start/completion dates are clear for both education and experience including both months and years. Please note: Successful applicants who possess a BSW, MSW or diploma in Social Work from an Alberta College will be required to register and maintain registration with the Alberta College of Social Workers.

In order to accurately reflect your related experience/education, in your resume please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience.

For employment:
Please indicate whether your work experience is casual, part-time or full-time. Example: CYCW Worker, Jan 2018 - June 2021, Part-time (three 8 hrs. shifts/week).

For any Post-Secondary Education:
Please specify your major and length of program, the educational institution, and the year you graduated.

Examples:

- Bachelor of Arts, major in Psychology, University of Alberta, 2009- Rehabilitation Studies Diploma (1 year), Red Deer College, 2017

**Competencies**:
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

The link below will assist you with understanding competencies:
Below is a list of the APS Competencies to assist you:

- Agility
- Develop Self and Others
- Develop Networks
- Creative Problem Solving

**Notes**:
What we offer:

- Working for the Alberta Public Service
- Leadership and mentorship programs
- Professional learning and development
- Positive workplace culture and work-life balance

This competition will be used to fill future vacancies at the same and/or lower classification level in the future.

This role may require that you have a valid Class 5 Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle.

**How To Apply**:
Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements.

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

**Closing Statement**

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.