Disability Support Worker (Intervenor/American Sign Language)

Calgary Scope Society; Calgary; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental care

Disability insurance

Extended health care

Flexible schedule

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision care

Job summary

Calgary Scope Society is seeking a Relief Disability Support Worker with ASL knowledge or willingness to learn. You will support adults with developmental disabilities who are Deaf or Deafblind and may have mental health, social, emotional, or behavioral needs.

Responsibilities include promoting goals, assisting with daily activities, health support, coordinating with teams, and fostering meaningful relationships. Flexible evening, weekend, overnight, and day shifts are available.

Qualifications

• ASL knowledge or willingness to learn ASL.
• Ability to work in a team and coordinate with others.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote individual goals and aspirations.
• Support daily activities (volunteer, employment, leisure).
• Provide mental health and behavioral support.
• Support health maintenance (appointments, medication liaison).
• Assist with home maintenance and daily routines (meal prep, cleaning, laundry).
• Foster meaningful relationships and promote empowerment.

Skills

ASL knowledge

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Disability Studies/Social Work/Psychology

Job description

DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER (INTERVENOR/AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE)

The Scope Society of Alberta is seeking Relief Support Workers who preferably have knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL), or are willing to learn ASL, and have experience in mental health. Successful candidates will work a variety of evening, weekend, overnight, and day shifts. Support Workers provide direct support to adults with developmental disabilities who are Deaf or Deafblind and have accompanying mental health, social, emotional, and/or behavioural concerns.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Community Support Worker, you will be responsible for:

• 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.
• American Sign Language 101 or higher, as well as an understanding of the role of Intervenors and/or Deaf or Deafblind experience
• 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.
• Training in First Aid and CPR, CPI (Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training) and Vecova Medication Administration are an asset.

We offer a supportive team environment, flexible hours, training (including American Sign Language classes) and competitive wages and benefits.

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 12-hour shift
• 4-hour shift
• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends

Language:

• American Sign Language (preferred)