COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER (COMPLEX NEEDS)

Calgary Scope Society; Calgary; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

The Scope Society of Alberta is a not-for-profit agency offering wraparound 24/7 support for adults with developmental disabilities and mental health concerns. We provide specialized paid training, including CPI and ASIST, to develop skills for complex needs programs.

Coverage includes daytime, overnight and weekend shifts in homes and the community. Successful candidates will undergo specialized paid training and learning opportunities to build skills for effective support, with emphasis on

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a related field with 1–2 years' experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to work in a team.
• Crisis Intervention knowledge and ability to handle high-stress situations.
• Training in First Aid and CPR, CPI and Vecova Medication Administration is an asset.
• Criminal record check with vulnerable sector check required before starting shifts.

Responsibilities

• Promoting individual goals and aspirations.
• Supporting daily activities including volunteer work, employment, and transport to appointments.
• Providing mental health and behavioral support.
• Assisting with health maintenance, medical appointments, and medication liaison.
• Helping with home maintenance and daily routines (meal prep, cleaning, laundry).
• Fostering meaningful relationships and supporting client empowerment.
• Respecting rights and promoting client choice and autonomy.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Post-secondary education in related field (Disability Studies/Social Work/Psychology)

Job description

COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER (COMPLEX NEEDS)

JOB SUMMARY

The Scope Society of Alberta is a not-for-profit agency that supports individuals with developmental disabilities as well as mental health concerns. Our complex needs programs provide individualized programming and assistance to adults with challenging needs and high behaviours. We are seeking coverage for a variety of shifts, including daytime, overnight and weekend coverage. The Scope Society of Alberta provides wraparound 24/7 support to these individuals in their homes and in the community.

Successful candidates hired into this program will receive specialized paid training and learning opportunities to develop, build on and maintain the skills necessary to support our individuals effectively. These will include CPI (Crisis Prevention and Intervention), ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) and more, in addition to client-specific training.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promoting individual goals and aspirations
• Supporting daily activities (e.g., volunteer, paid employment, leisure interests, transport clients to their appointments, etc.)
• Providing mental health and behavioral support
• Providing support to maintain health (i.e., attending medical appointment, medication administration, liaising with pharmacy, emotional support, etc.)
• Providing aspects of home maintenance and supporting daily routines (meal preparation, cleaning, laundry, etc.)
• Supporting the development and maintenance of meaningful relationships
• Supporting choice, rights and responsibilities and promoting and facilitating empowerment

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Post-secondary education in a related field (e.g., diploma or degree in Disability Studies, Social Work, Psychology, etc.) along with 1 - 2 years of experience working with adults with developmental disabilities who have a dual diagnosis (an accompanying mental health diagnosis) or an equivalent combination.
• Ability to work in a team environment. Strong communication and organizational skills and the ability to establish collaborative and effective relationships with others are required for this position.
• Ability to work in a high-stress environment where crisis situations may be imminent, utilizing strong crisis intervention and prevention skills as well as sound knowledge of mental health diagnoses and developmental disabilities to react and intervene appropriately and safely.
• Training in First Aid and CPR, CPI (Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training) and Vecova Medication Administration are an asset.
• Provision of a criminal record check with vulnerable sector check is required for all employees prior to starting shifts.

We offer a supportive team environment, flexible hours, training, and competitive wages and benefits.

Shifts are typically scheduled during the day on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

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