Community and Family Support Worker

Accredited Supports; Olds; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Employee Family Assistance Program

Health Spending Account

Professional development

Job summary

Accredited Supports to the Community (ASC) is seeking Community and Family Support Workers to deliver person-focused services for children, youth and adults diagnosed with disabilities. You will implement individualized support plans, help develop life skills, and foster inclusive activities in the community.

Training will be provided; on-site and classroom training; flexible scheduling; competitive starting rates; full-time benefits for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 1 year experience with people diagnosed with disabilities is preferred.
• First Aid/CPR Level C required or willing to obtain.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license and vehicle insurance with $2 million liability if transporting clients.
• Clear Child Intervention Records Check.
• Strong communication skills and computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in meaningful activities.
• Assist in implementing individualized support plans.
• Facilitate basic life skills and healthy habits.
• Use various communication strategies to foster inclusion.
• Promote client socialization and community engagement.
• Collaborate with families, team and others to meet client needs.
• Monitor health and safety and respond to unsafe situations.
• Transport clients to activities or appointments when needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe, supportive environment.
• Maintain documentation and records.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Vehicle transportation coordination

Education

Grade 12, GED, or equivalent experience

First Aid/CPR Level C

Class 5 driver's license

Vehicle insurance showing $2 million liability coverage

Child Intervention Records Check

Job description

For more than 50 years, Accredited Supports to the Community (ASC), a not-for-profit charitable society, has been providing services across south central Alberta. We serve over 1500 people a year including children, youth, and adults diagnosed with disabilities; families, and seniors Olds, Airdrie, Strathmore and surrounding areas.

We believe in honour, dignity and respect!

Position Description:

Are you looking to make a difference in your community? Our team of Community and Family Support Workers provide high quality, person-focused services for children, youth and adults, diagnosed with disabilities. We provide educational and engaging programing for our clients, while supporting their needs, interests, and well-being.

Do you have a passion for support work, but have limited experience? Our training programs will give you the skills and experience you need to confidently care for our clients and positively effect their lives!

Key Responsibilities:

• Support our clients as they engage in meaningful activities;
• Assist in the implementation of individualized support plans;
• Facilitate basic life skills and healthy habits;
• Employ a variety of communication strategies to create an inclusive environment;
• Foster client socialization and community engagement;
• Collaborate with our team, families, and others to provide quality care that aligns with each client’s needs;
• Monitor for health and safety issues and respond to unsafe client situations;
• Safely transport clients as necessary to off-site activities or appointments on occasion;
• Participate in maintaining a clean, safe, supportive and accommodating environment;
• Maintain appropriate documentation and records.
  

Education and Requirements:

• Grade 12, GED, or equivalent experience;
• A minimum of 1 year working with people diagnosed with disabilities will be considered an asset;
• Have or be willing to obtain First Aid/CPR Level C;
• A reliable vehicle, class 5 driver’s license is a requirement to transport clients as needed;
• Ability to obtain vehicle insurance showing $2 million liability coverage (for roles requiring transportation of clients);
• A clear Child Intervention Records Check;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Knowledge and ability to use computers and technology effectively.
  

Why Choose ASC?

• Competitive starting rates of $19.26 to $20.33/hr, based on education and experience;
• Flexibility schedules to fit your lifestyle;
• On-site and classroom training to set every employee up for success;
• Eligibility to participate in our Extended Health Benefit program for full time employees;
• Casual and Part Time employees are eligible to receive a Health Spending Account after one year of service;
• Employer paid Employee Family Assistance Program;
• Employer paid professional development programing and support;
• Opportunities to grow and advance in a rewarding career!