Community Disability Service Worker - Full And Part Time

Next Step's Mission:

Inspiring people with disabilities by encouraging independence, a meaningful community presence and an enriched quality of life.

Position Description:

There are 3 full-time and/or part-time Community Disability Services Worker opportunities required for the Adult Department in Medicine Hat, to work one on one or a staffed residence setting with Individual(s) to support them with independent living and as well as support them in the community. Experience working with individuals with behaviours, developmental disabilities and adhering to program plans an asset.

As a Community Disability Services Worker, you will be working independently and/or in collaboration with other staff to assist an Individual and to empower them by encouraging independence, a meaningful community presence, and an enriched quality of life. This includes implementation of the Individual Support Plan; working shifts as required; may include assisting with personal care.

Other duties include:

• Supporting life and community skills
• Medication administration
• Community access with Individuals
• Participating in maintaining a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for the Individual
• Encouraging individual socialization
• Maintaining appropriate documentation and records
• Communicating professionally with Individuals, families, guardians, peers, supervisors, and community representatives.
• Responsible to maintain a clear Criminal Record, current Standard First Aid CPR Level C, and keep all mandatory training up to date.

Requirements:

• Valid class 5 driver's license and own vehicle;
• Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check;
• Drivers Abstract
• Smartphone data plan;
• Standard First Aid- Level C CPR/AED;
• previous experience and/or education with individuals with disabilities, is an asset.

Education:

• Minimum High School Diploma and/or equivalent experience;
• Foundations in Community Disability Studies Certificate will be considered an asset.

Optional Requirements:

• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI),
• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST),
• Mental Health First Aid

Proof of vaccine status not required, at this time.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $16.00-$23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Application question(s):

• Do you have First Aid - CPR Level C ?
• Do you have current clear criminal check with vulnerable sector?

Experience:

• Community Disability Service Worker: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Alberta Driver's License (required)
• NVCI? (preferred)

Work Location: In person