Relief/Casual Disability Support Worker

Are you looking for an employment opportunity that makes a difference and adds a sense of belonging to people's lives? Are you looking for challenging work, positive team atmosphere, and great training? Contact us today about Rocky Support Services Society Casual Disability Support Worker positions!

A Support Worker is someone who looks after the well-being of people in their daily lives with different physical disabilities and mental health needs within group home, day program, and respite settings. Day to day responsibilities include:

• Working well and developing effective relationships.
• Dealing with a wide range of people with flexibility and open-mindedness.
• Showing interest in others and their concerns; listening to and considering the viewpoint of others.
• Encouraging, teaching, and assisting individuals to live more independently in our community within employment/volunteer, recreational activities, home environment and other social settings.
• Monitoring and reporting on the general health and wellness of those individuals under their care and be responsible for the prescribed procedures set by a health care professional.
• Following outlined individual service plans related to life skill development, every day routines in home and community, and behavior support.
• Leading, influencing, motivating, and persuading others to achieve goals and looking for ways to help others and provide assistance.
• Participating in the completion of documentation and required reports.
• Transporting individuals as required.
• Assist, support and encourage clients to be self-advocates.
• Monitoring and support with budgets and completing financial ledgers.
• Maintaining open lines of communication with others, observing and coaching other employees; assisting with training.
• Executing all tasks assigned by the Team Leader or Manager diligently, on schedule.
• Participating in meetings and training, voicing concerns as well as suggestions for improvement.

Qualification and skills:

• An interest in helping people, regardless of condition
• Available for STAT holidays and at minimum 3 shifts a month
• Familiar with the use of Microsoft Outlook, Teams, ADP, and MakeShift scheduling considered an asset
• Criminal Record Check; including Vulnerable Sector (within the last 3 months)
• Good computer skills
• Minimum 1 year driving experience with a Class 5 license, copy of driver's abstract, and proof of insurance for 2 million liability also required.

We Offer:

• Paid internal, external, and site specific training opportunities. Have supported many employees with no previous experience to become successful Support Workers in the field.
• Competitive wages
• Employee friendly policies and referral incentives

Job Type: Casual

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Flexible schedule

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-26
Expected start date: 2024-03-26