Addictions Support Worker

Supported Lifestyles Ltd; Calgary; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Supported Lifestyles Ltd is seeking a dedicated professional to provide behavioral support and client services. You will apply advanced behavioral intervention skills daily, support clients through community integration and skill-building, and assist with data collection and behavior plan development.

Ideal candidates will have a related diploma or degree, experience with developmental disabilities or mental health challenges, strong communication skills, and a valid Class 5 license.

Qualifications

• Diploma in a related field or degree from a recognized institution is required.
• Experience with developmental disabilities and/or mental health challenges is required.
• Post-secondary education in a related field is an asset.
• Experience providing behavioural supports to clients is needed.
• Ability to work in a team environment is essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Own vehicle with a valid Class 5 license is required.

Responsibilities

• Utilizing highly developed behavioral intervention skills on a daily basis.
• Delivering quality, specialized client services in line with the company mission and standards.
• Providing support to individuals through community integration, skill learning and quality of life improvements.
• Providing client assistance including behavioral/emotional support, data collection/analysis, and development of behavioral support plans.
• Participating in community and recreational activities with clients.

Skills

Behavioral intervention

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Diploma in Human Services / Social Work / Psychology

Degree in any discipline (asset)

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Utilizing highly developed behavioral intervention skills on a daily basis


• Delivering quality, specialized client services in accordance to Supported Lifestyles Ltd.’s mission, philosophy, agency and position standards


• Providing support to individuals through community integration, skill learning, and positive quality of life


• Providing client assistance (i.e. behavioural and emotional support, data collection and data analysis, implementation/development of behavioural support plans)


• Participating in community and recreational pursuits with clients

Qualifications & Requirements

• A diploma in a related field (e.g. Human Services, Social Work, Psychology etc.) or a degree in any discipline from a recognized post-secondary institution is required


• Experience working with developmental disabilities and/or mental health challenges


• Post-secondary education in a related field is an asset


• Experience providing behavioural supports to clients


• Ability to work in a team environment


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Own Vehicle with a Valid Class 5 License is required

Compensation

The wage for this position is based on education and experience and ranges from $24.07-25.03/hour. We also offer a competitive benefits package for 30+ hour positions.

• Fri-Sat 16:00-22:00


• Sun-Mon 16:00-22:00


• Sat-Sun 08:00-16:00


• Tues-Sat 16:00-22:00


• Sun-Thurs 16:00-22:00