Housing Services Practitioner

Here at Vecova, we are passionate about inclusion and believe we can improve the lives of all members of our community. We are a dynamic leader in the disability sector providing programs, services and enterprises designed to meet the needs of persons of all abilities through housing, employment and wellness services. We are a team of talented individuals, big-thinkers and collaborators, who embrace our values and guiding principles to drive our mission and vision forward.

"We are creating a workplace culture of inclusion and belonging where all team members feel heard and valued. We are a diverse group of individuals working towards a common and noble goal of inclusion for everyone." – Kelly Holmes-Binns, Chief Executive Officer - Vecova

THE OPPORTUNITY – Housing Services Practitioner - Ultra Complex Needs

Reporting to the Housing Services Team Leader, the Housing Services Practitioner (Ultra Complex Needs) provides support to individuals with disabilities who have ultra-complex needs.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience helping clients develop employment readiness and maintain employment skills, alongside a strong understanding of mental health and addiction. This role involves assisting individuals with challenging behaviors while encouraging participation in meaningful community activities.

Position: Full-time, salaried

Shift: Morning (7am - 3pm) and Afternoon (3pm - 11pm)

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Assisting individuals with challenging behaviours while engaging in purposeful activities in the community.
• Identifying behaviors of concern, developing, reviewing, implementing, and monitoring plans that assist individuals
• Providing assistance or support with personal care routines such as bathing, dressing, and grooming as needed.
• Assisting or providing support to consumers to maintain health, i.e. attending medical appointments, medication administration, liaising with pharmacy, education around healthy eating, and emotional support
• Providing some aspects of home maintenance and supporting individuals in their daily routines such as, meal preparation, shopping, cleaning and laundry
• Providing assistance to individuals in managing their personal affairs, such as banking and budgeting, paying bills, etc.
• Helping individuals understand their rights, express their thoughts and needs, and advocate for the services they need

WHAT YOU BRING

We are looking to engage team members with diverse skills, experiences and interests. These are some of the competencies and credentials we are looking for:

• Diploma or Degree in Disability Studies, or a related social science
• Extensive experience in supporting client's employment readiness and maintaining employment skills.
• Knowledge of Mental Health and Addiction.
• Demonstrate skills using technology for completing documentation, internet/intranet searches and using email
• Competent in use of web-based consumer-management system
• Demonstrate math skills adequate for fund tracking
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with individuals with disabilities or has an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience
• Well developed and effective communication skills (written and oral)
• Demonstrated skill in critical thinking
• Maintain a positive working relationship with all Vecova team members
• Represent Vecova in a professional manner
• Demonstrate a high level of initiative and enthusiasm
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Demonstrate a high level of administrative and IT capacity

WHY WORK AT VECOVA?

No two days will be the same You'll have the opportunity to embark on a gratifying career with an organization that puts people first. We offer competitive compensation, a great benefits program, onsite fitness programs, flexible work schedules, and generous paid time off to spend time with family, pursue adventure, or take time for interests outside of work.

Vecova is committed to life-long learning and ongoing training is part of who we are. We have comprehensive training programs and we offer learning opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills, stay current in your field, and continue to learn as your career progresses.

When you work at Vecova you belong. Join Us

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

• Vecova is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility for everyone.
• We welcome this journey of continual learning with our dedicated employees and community.
• We strive to operate with an open mind and seek the contributions of people with diverse backgrounds.
• We believe this only strengthens our workplace culture and ability to advance our mission.
• We work to inspire and inform the community to be inclusive - from our daily work
• supporting individuals in the community and in living environments, to our social enterprise and employment programs.

Join us in building a future for people with all abilities where everyone is valued, belongs, and thrives.

Vecova celebrates diversity and is proud and committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of Race, Religious beliefs, Color, Gender, Gender identity, Gender expression, Physical disability, Mental disability, Age, Ancestry, Place of origin, Marital status, Source of income, Family status and Sexual orientation (Alberta Human Rights Commission).At Vecova, we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and are committed to an inclusive environment free of discrimination and harassment.

We provide support in our recruitment process to candidates with disabilities; including accommodation, that considers candidates' accessibility needs. Please connect, in confidence, with our Human Resources Team at if you require accommodation within the recruitment process.

We greatly appreciate applications from all interested candidates; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All candidates applying for positions must be authorized to work in Canada without employer support.

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00-$42.39 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Application question(s):

• Are you interested in full time or part-time?
• Shift 1: Are you available to work Friday to Tuesday from 7am - 3pm?
• Shift 2: Are you available to work Sunday to Thursday from 3pm - 11pm?
• Shift 3: Are you available to work Friday to Tuesday from 3pm - 11 pm?
• Shift 4: Are you available to work Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 3pm - 11pm?
• Shift 5: Are you available to work Tuesday to Saturday from 3pm to 11pm

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Licence (required)

Work Location: In person