Part-Time Community Disability Support Specialist

Colonial Group; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

Benefits eligible

Team environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Catholic Social Services in Edmonton, AB, Canada is seeking a part-time Community Disability Worker to support individuals in the St Rose team. The role involves client-centered care, coordination of appointments, and transportation assistance.

You will work 20 hours per week with a schedule Wed 9–5, Thu 7–3 and Fri 5–9 pm, performing duties such as meal prep, medication administration, safety monitoring, and coordination with guardians and professionals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Diploma or degree in Human Services or Social Work considered an asset.
• Experience with or willingness to be trained on physical holds on the individuals served.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training (NVCI) must be completed upon hire.
• Minimum 1 year working with persons with developmental disabilities, behavior, mental health & addictions.
• Vulnerable Sector Check RCMP/City Police required.
• Child Intervention Record Check required.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs of individuals served and monitor changes in behavior and health.
• Assist with implementing Behavior Support Plans for individuals with complex behavioral concerns.
• Access community recreation/leisure activities and secure transportation as needed.
• Schedule appointments and arrange transportation as needed.
• Follow ISP for individuals living in the home.
• Assist with completing physical care tasks as outlined in care plans.
• Follow Canada's Food Guide and manage dietary needs and safe food handling.
• Perform medication administration as directed.
• Monitor safety and respond to emergencies.
• Support social skills through informal counselling and modelling.
• Maintain home and equipment per agency standards.
• Report concerns to Team Leader or On-Call Supervisor.
• Complete lawn/yard work and seasonal duties.
• Perform Fire Marshal duties and related documentation.
• Clean and maintain household tasks using universal precautions.
• Launder clothing per guidelines and licensing requirements.
• Maintain logs, incident reports, and financial ledgers for individuals.

Skills

NVCI training

Physical holds training willingness

1 year experience with disabilities

Education

High school diploma

Diploma or degree in Human Services or Social Work (asset)

Job description

Catholic Social Services in Edmonton, AB, Canada is seeking a part-time Community Disability Worker to support individuals in the St Rose team. The role involves client-centered care, coordination of appointments, and transportation assistance.

You will work 20 hours per week with a schedule Wed 9–5, Thu 7–3 and Fri 5–9 pm, performing duties such as meal prep, medication administration, safety monitoring, and coordination with guardians and professionals.