Disability Services Worker - Complex Needs

CORE Association; North Gate Village; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Mileage

Weekend Shift Differential

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Job summary

CORE Association is hiring a Disability Services Worker to support individuals with complex needs in Medicine Hat, AB. The role involves aiding personal care, planning recreational activities, and promoting growth while working as part of a collaborative team.

The position offers casual, on-site work with mileage and weekend differential. A police clearance, valid driver's license, and vehicle access with insurance are required; training in Pro-ACT and medication delivery may be provided if not

Qualifications

• Clear Police Clearance (Vulnerable Sector Check) required.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license required.
• Access to and use of a vehicle with $1,000,000 insurance required.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong decision-making ability and reliability.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support development and well-being of individuals with disabilities.
• Assist in achieving personal goals and community integration.
• Plan and facilitate recreational and leisure activities.
• Support personal care and documentation of progress.

Skills

Clear Police Clearance

Driver's license

Vehicle for shifts

Communication skills

Decision making

Team player

First aid/CPR

Job description

Disability Services Worker - Complex Needs

Casual Medicine Hat, AB, CA

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1017

Salary Range: $17.50 To $22.00 Hourly

Responsibilities

Supporting the well being of an individual with developmental disabilities by participating in helping the individual achieve their goals, creating natural supports in their community, role modelling, planning recreational & leisure activities, personal care, implementation of programs that help support an individual’s growth, problem solving, along with promoting life skills such as cooking, cleaning and daily documentation .

Requirements

• Clear Police Clearance (Vulnerable Sector Check and 6 months or newer) is required.
• A valid Class 5 driver's license is required.
• Access to and use of a vehicle for all shifts with a minimum of $1,000,000 insurance and with the ability to transport clients is required.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound decision-making skills.
• Ability to work well as a team member.
• First aid and CPR, Professional Assault Crisis Training (Pro-ACT), medication delivery, abuse reporting protocol would be an asset but if the candidate does not have this specific training, it will be provided.
• Previous experience in this field and working with challenging behavioursand mental health (trauma informed carewould be an asset.
• Must have flexibility in their schedule

Paid Mileage, Weekend Shift Differential, Employee and Family Assistance Program