Disability Support Worker (complex needs)

Calgary SCOPE; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local support agency in Calgary is seeking dedicated support staff to assist individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health concerns. Responsibilities include providing behavioral support, promoting individual goals, and supporting daily activities. Candidates should have post-secondary education in a relevant field and experience in caregiving. The role offers flexible hours and specialized training. Competitive wages and benefits are provided.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Flexible hours

Supportive team environment

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience working with adults with developmental disabilities.
• Ability to work in a high-stress environment.
• Training in First Aid and CPR is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Promote individual goals and aspirations.
• Provide mental health and behavioral support.
• Support daily activities and home maintenance.

Skills

Crisis intervention skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Post-secondary education in a related field

Job description

Overview

The Calgary SCOPE Society 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 Calgary SCOPE Society 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, 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.

Benefits

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

Hours

Hours of shifts may vary depending on client, but typical shifts are as follows :

• 9 AM to 5 PM (day shift)
• 5 PM to 9 PM (evening shift)
• 9 PM to 9 AM (overnight shift, either awake for 12 hours or sleeping for 8 of 12 hours depending on client)

How to Apply

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume via e-mail or fax quoting Position #CXN0725 to :

Human Resources

Email employment @ calgaryscope. org (no spaces)

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