Community Support Worker

6 days ago


Calgary, Alberta, Canada Scope Society of Alberta Full time

COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER

The Scope Society of Alberta is a non-profit agency that provides supports to individuals with developmental disabilities as well as mental health concerns. Our programs are seeking relief Community Support Workers for a variety of shifts including daytime, evening, weekend and overnight shifts (sleepovers as well as awake overnight shifts, where staff are awake for the duration of the 12 hour shift). The Journeys program supports older adults in Calgary and Diamond Valley (formerly Black Diamond), and our Community Support Team provides support to adults 18 and up with a variety of support needs, including complex needs. Community Support Workers provide support to individuals both in their homes and in the community. We offer a supportive team environment, flexible hours, training and competitive wages and benefits.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

· Promoting individual goals and aspirations

· Supporting daily activities (e.g., volunteer, paid employment, 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 Vecova Medication Administration are an asset.

· Provision of a criminal record check with vulnerable sector check is required for all employees prior to starting shifts.

Hours of shifts may vary depending on client, but typical shifts are as follows:

9 AM to 5 PM (day shift)

5 PM to 9 PM (evening shift)

9 PM to 9 AM (overnight shift, either awake for 12 hours or sleeping for 8 of 12 hours depending on client)

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume via e-mail to employment @ (no spaces) or fax at

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $20.26-$28.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off

Application question(s):

  • Are you interested in awake overnight shifts? These shifts run from 9 PM to 9 AM and staff are awake for the entire shift.

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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