Community Disability Worker I (Part-time)

Colonial Group; Vermilion; Hybrid; CAD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits available when eligible

Growth opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Catholic Social Services in Vermilion, Alberta, is hiring a part-time Community Disability Worker I (28 hours/week). You will support adults with developmental disabilities to engage in community life, activities, and social opportunities.

The role emphasizes person-centered planning, transportation assistance, and building relationships with community partners while ensuring safety, dignity, and respect.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 education; a Diploma/Degree in Disability Services, Social Work or Human Services is an asset.
• Minimum 6 months experience with persons with developmental disabilities.
• Valid Emergency First Aid/CPR certification.
• Vulnerable Sector Check from local RCMP or city police detachment.
• Clear and current drivers abstract; vehicle and Class 5 license to transport clients.
• Proof of vehicle insurance showing $2 million liability coverage and vehicle registration.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with disabilities in accessing community activities and volunteering.
• Foster independence and social inclusion through person-centered planning.
• Assist with transportation and mobility within the community as needed.
• Build and maintain relationships with community partners and organizations.
• Monitor and document progress in alignment with support plans.
• Promote safety, dignity and respect in all interactions.

Skills

Driver's license

Vehicle insurance

Transportation

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Diploma/Degree in Disability Services or Social Work (asset)

Job description

Community Disability Worker I (Part-time)

Job Description

Are you looking for an inviting and exciting career opportunity? Do you want to provide a high quality of group care and support as well as be a role model for adults with developmental disabilities? If the answer is “Yes!”, this is the job for you!

Catholic Social Services is currently recruiting for a part time (28 hours/week), Community Disability Worker in Vermilion.

Job Summary

The Community Disability Worker plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for individuals with disabilities by supporting their active participation in community life. This includes facilitating involvement in recreational activities, volunteer opportunities, and social engagement tailored to the individual's interests and goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Support individuals with disabilities in accessing and participating in community-based activities and volunteer roles.
• Foster independence and social inclusion through person-centered planning.
• Assist with transportation and mobility within the community as needed.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with community partners and organizations.
• Monitor and document progress, successes, and challenges in alignment with individual support plans.
• Promote safety, dignity, and respect in all interactions.

What This Job Requires

• Minimum Grade 12 education. A Diploma/Degree in Disability Services, Social Work or Human Services (or equivalent) is considered an asset
• Minimum 6 months experience working with persons with developmental disabilities
• Knowledge of community events considered an asset
• Valid Emergency First Aid/CPR
• Vulnerable Sector Check from local RCMP or city police detachment
• Clear and Current Drivers Abstract
• A vehicle and valid class 5 driver's license – requirement to transport clients in your personal vehicle
• Proof of Vehicle Insurance showing $2 million liability coverage
• Proof of Vehicle Registration for insured vehicle

What We Offer

• The compensation for this position is$19.30 to $20.48per hour based on qualifications andexperience.
• Benefits available when eligible .
• Work within a highly collaborative, team-oriented organization, where your ideas are heard, and you can see your impact daily.
• Growth Opportunities: apply and grow your skills within a dynamic, innovative and expanding Agency that is taking a leadership role in our industry.

About Catholic Social Services

You will be joining an established Agency that is guided by faith to care for and bring hope to people in need with humility, compassion and respect.

With 65 years of service delivery experience, Catholic Social Services is one of the largest multi-function social services agencies in Canada, with nearly 2000 staff, and hundreds of volunteers delivering over 100 different programs to people in need throughout Central Alberta and Edmonton.

Our values are at the core of everything we do!

• Humility: We acknowledge with gratitude our human abilities and limitations. We demonstrate humility by doing the best that we can with the resources that we have.
• Compassion: We respond to people in need with love. We demonstrate our compassion by caring for people without judgment and without condition.
• Respect: We demonstrate our respect by being personally present, open and attentive to those we care for and by honouring their dignity and freedom.

We thank all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Catholic Social Services is committed to fostering a diverse and representative workforce. In an effort to enrich our agency and reflect the communities we serve, we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all diverse groups and backgrounds.