Position Summary:

Shifts include Overnight rotations, days and weekends. Casuals will be expected to work a variety of shifts.

Reporting to the Team Leader, the Community Disability Services Worker is responsible for providing support to Individuals in accordance with Blue Heron’s philosophy, the Principles of Support and the Individual’s Personal Support plan. The Community Disability Services Worker provides support that facilitates the Individual’s growth, development and achievement of personal goals.

The Community Disability Services Worker works closely and in consultation with the Team Leader, Program Coordinator and the Individual’s support team.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Individual Support
• Program Development and Implementation
• Community Inclusion
• Home and Community Support
• Job Development/ Job Matching/ Job Coaching
• Budgeting and Financial Management
• Documentation
• Teamwork
• Liaison
• Professional Development

Qualifications

a. Education

• High School Diploma
• Valid Intermediate First Aid Certificate
• Foundations or Basic Skills Training

or

• Relevant Certificate or Diploma in Human Services

b. Experience

• Six month’s experience in the Human Services field preferred.

c. Other

• Criminal Record Check
• Vulnerable Sector Check
• Alberta Child Welfare Check
• Valid Alberta driver’s license and access to a safe vehicle.

Pay: $17.88-$29.98 per hour

Application question(s):

• Do you have access to a reliable vehicle that you can use to transport Individuals?
• What is your Availability to work casual shifts?

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Licence (required)
• First Aid Certification (required)

Location:

• Barrhead, AB (preferred)

Work Location: In person