We are currently recruiting an Inclusion Support Worker and/or Community Aide worker. We are looking for an individual to support our adult male family member (25 yrs) with a developmental disability to expand his horizon. The person we are seeking must be willing to participate in the individual’s interests, be creatively active at home and outdoors.

This includes using technology to connect with friends and discover new learning opportunities, as well as physically attend outings, activities, social gatherings, and fun community programs. The individual should be active, creative, dynamic, and adaptive.

Your role would change as community opportunities open up allowing you to support in exploring work, volunteer, and community opportunities based on personal interests and trying new things for our family member.

Duties:

- Build a relationship with and get to know the individual being supported
- Explore interests at home, in the community, and virtually, supporting the individual to connect with friends and recent learning opportunities (i.e. supporting the individual to cook, exercise, and learn new skills), explore opportunities in the community
- Facilitate the individual’s participation and support them in developing relationships
- Support the individual in specific daily tasks laid out by both the individual and family
- Support the individual by being present and answering questions respectfully by guiding and directing opportunities
- Abide by Alberta and Canada’s public health recommendations
- Work with the individual to maintain a developed healthy daily routine
- Provide transportation or accompany the individual to community involvement (when permitted) and appointments
- Communicate any issues promptly; work collaboratively with their family, network and existing support
- Safeguard the individual in the home and community when needed
- Respond to unpredictable situations, if necessary, in a calm manner and problem solve with family members.
- Work as a team member with supportive family members.

Qualifications:





- Dynamic, active, creative, imaginative, knowledgeable and self-directed
- Strong understanding of and commitment to inclusion
- Experience with people with developmental disabilities is an asset
- Knowledge of virtual platforms and resources as well as physical community resources available to support the person's participation and inclusion within their virtual community and physical community in the future
- Coaching and mentorship skills – knowledge of and ability to demonstrate and support the development of skills as they relate to managing a home, social, daily life chores and work life.
- The ability to search out community opportunities and provide support (this may include volunteer and employment opportunities)
- The ability to problem-solve and deal with unpredictable situations
- The ability to demonstrate patience
- The ability to lead by example and support our family member to continue learning new skills and develop increasing independence
- A valid Class 5 driver’s license; access to a reliable vehicle, applicable insurance and a clean driver’s abstract
- Recent Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check within the last year
- First Aid and CPR certification is an asset
- Knowledge of the use of rideshare, bus, and C-train to expand the individual’s horizons.

The successful candidates will be directly employed by the individual and family. THIS IS NOT AN AGENCY.

Job Types: Part-time/ 86 hours per month

Pay: $22.66 per hour

Benefits

- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Application question(s):
- Do you own your vehicle and have the ability to drive the client when required?
- Are you active and willing to participate in indoor and outdoor activities?

Experience:
- Community Support Worker: 1 year (or equivalent)

Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence and Own Your Vehicle (required)

Work Location: In person

Additional Assets

Interest in Comic Con, Odefest, Anime, gaming, movies, archery, escape rooms, collectibles

Pay: $21.00-$22.00 per hour

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

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