Support Coordinator - FT Home 6 - 28hrs/wk

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 24,796 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

Winnifred Stewart in Edmonton, Canada, seeks a front-line disability services worker to support individuals in home and community settings. The role focuses on skill development, independence, and personal goal attainment, with a strong emphasis on safety and participant participation.

The position requires flexibility for Thu/Fri evenings and Sat/Sun daytime shifts, along with a commitment to equity and inclusion. A police check and driver’s license are often preferred for selection.

Qualifications

• Secondary education in a relevant discipline with additional training or demonstrated experience as defined by the employer.
• First aid and CPR for adults is required.
• Driver's license and liability insurance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and implement person centered plans for personal development, community inclusion, behavior management, and personal care. Assist individuals to set and achieve personal goals.
• Provide meaningful interactions and the appropriate level of support to allow maximum participation, promoting independence and self-determination.
• Help individuals responsibly manage finances, including handling money for activities and maintaining accurate records.
• Follow practices, procedures and protocols to ensure health and safety of individuals, coworkers, visitors and the work environment.
• Report incidents and minimize risks while promoting participation.
• Support healthy eating practices, medical requirements, use of environmental interventions/adaptive technology and personal care.
• Participate in worksite cleaning and maintenance.
• Support individuals in building relationships, advocating for themselves and participating in employment and/or social activities.
• Actively participate as a team member, share information, seek assistance when needed, and follow direction.
• Maintain documentation and complete required training.

Skills

Positive attitude

Service mindset

Relevant knowledge and skills

Education

Secondary education in a relevant discipline

First aid and CPR for adults

Job description

*****INTERNAL APPLICANTS WILL BE GIVEN PREFERENCE UNTIL NOON (12PM) ON JUNE 24, 2026******

POSITION SUMMARY

This is a front-line disability services rolethat supports the development of skills and relationships that aid persons withdisabilities work towards and meet their goals. This position will supportindividuals with a wide range of abilities and support requirements in boththeir home, and their community.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A positive attitude that acknowledges the gifts and passions of persons with disabilities, an aptitude for service and support, and a relevant knowledge and skill base.
• Secondary school education in a relevant discipline, from a recognized institution with additional specialized training and/or demonstrated successful experience in a relevant setting as defined by the employer based on individual needs and services required.
• First aid and CPR for adults is required.
• Candidates with a class 5 driver's license, personal vehicle, clear drivers abstract, and 2-million-dollar liability insurance will be given preference
• Willingness to complete a Police Information Check with the Vulnerable Sector Search is required
• Candidates who have experience in coaching emotional regulation will be given preference

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support and implement person centered plans forpersonal development, community inclusion, behavior management, and personalcare.Assist individuals to set and achieve personal goals.
• Provide meaningful interactions and the appropriatelevel of support to allow the individual maximum participation in theirday-to-day life, promoting independence and self-determination.
• Help individuals responsibly manage finances,including handling money for activities and maintaining accurate records.
• Follow all practices, procedures and protocols to ensure the health and safety of the individuals we support, coworkers, visitors and the work environment.
• Report incidents and minimize risks while promoting participation
• Support healthy eating practices, medical requirements, use and maintenance of environmental interventions/ adaptive technology and personal care.
• Participate in worksite cleaning and maintenance
• Support individuals in building relationships, advocating for themselves and participating in employment and/or social activities. Work with and develop natural support systems to enhance inclusion.
• Actively participate as a team member- share information, seek assistance when needed, and follow direction
• Stay informed about and follow policies and procedures, maintain ethical standards, ensure required training is completed and complete accurate documentation.
• Documentation requirements including incident reporting, medication administration, contact notes, log notes, communication book entries, financial recording, inspection reports, etc.
• Always communicate (verbally and non-verbally) in a manner that is professional and respectful and support individuals’ communication needs.
• Knowledge of mental health crisis preferable.
• Strong rapport building skills and creative community engagement an asset.

LOCATION: Home 6

HOURS OF WORK: Thu/Fri 3:00PM - 9:30PM

Sat/Sun 8:00AM - 3:30OM

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion

Winnifred Stewart is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals; persons with disabilities; members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community; newcomers; and individuals from other equity-deserving groups.

We recognize that systemic barriers may have impacted career pathways and value lived experience alongside professional credentials. Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment and selection process upon request.