Casual Support Worker 3

Humana Community Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Calgary is seeking a Casual Support Worker to assist adults with developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include developing daily living skills and maintaining therapeutic relationships. Candidates should have post-secondary education in Social Services and at least two years of experience in behavioral intervention support. This position offers flexible hours and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of related experience providing behavioral intervention support.
• Understanding of concurrent disorders and dual diagnoses.
• Proficiency in verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Work with adults with developmental disabilities in an assisted-living environment.
• Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships.
• Collaborate with team to implement care plans.

Skills

Behavioural intervention support

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving skills

Leadership

Education

Post-secondary education in Human, Community, and/or Social Services

Job description

Overview

Casual Support Worker 3

Job # :

Compensation : $28.67 / hour plus vacation pay; 2.5% in lieu of benefits & Health Care Spending Account upon completion of probation

Location : Parkhill, ON & London, ON

Schedule : 16-32 hrs / week; varied shifts including evenings, weekends and public holidays

Apply by : Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

Note : A Class G (full) Driver's License is mandatory for this position.

Responsibilities

• Working with adults with developmental disabilities, concurrent disorders and / or dual diagnoses in an assisted-living environment providing 24 / 7 support to develop daily living skills that support community integration / engagement
• Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships and attend to the diverse needs of participants
• Provide a safe and supportive environment for participants requiring varying levels of behavioural interventions; remain calm and focused in crisis situations while utilizing effective de-escalation and decision-making skills
• Collaborate with team to implement care plans that support involvement in person-centred programs that promote educational, behavioural, developmental, psychological, and emotional growth
• Work successfully with diverse groups and demonstrate commitment to principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice

Qualifications

• Completion of post-secondary education in Human, Community, and / or Social Services (e.g. CYC, SSW, DSW)
• Minimum two (2) years of related experience providing behaviour intervention support; knowledge of concurrent disorders and / or dual diagnoses and strategies for support
• Reliable with a demonstrated commitment to being a dependable member of a team
• Understanding of support requirements specific to the roles and responsibilities of the job
• Proficiency in both verbal and written communication
• Strong leadership, mentorship, advocacy, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills, in addition to attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively with the team, and independently as necessary
• Capacity to establish, implement, and maintain professional, and personal boundaries
• Multilingualism and having diverse lived experiences are considered assets

Requirements

• Valid Class G (full) Driver's License with a 3-year Uncertified Driver Record
• Satisfactory current (within the last 6 months) Police Vulnerable Sector Check
• Physical Health assessment : verification of up-to-date immunizations, negative TB Skin test (within the last 6 months), COVID vaccination status (2 doses), and ability to meet the physical and psychological requirements of the position
• Current Standard First Aid & CPR, Level C with AED training preferred

Humana Community Services is an equal-opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We respect, encourage, and celebrate diversity, and invite applications from all qualified candidates. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process, contact us at Employees represented by Local 171 will be given first consideration for these positions. Only selected candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.