Job Description

Job description

Elysian Ventures is an agency that supports individuals with developmental disabilities as well as mental health concerns. Our complex needs programs provide individualized programming and assistance to adults with challenging needs and high behaviors. We are seeking coverage for a variety of shifts, including daytime, overnight and weekend coverage. Elysian Ventures provides wrap around 24/7 support to these individuals in their homes and in the community.

Successful candidates hired into this program will receive specialized paid training and learning opportunities to develop, build on and maintain the skills necessary to support our individuals effectively. These will include CPI (Crisis Prevention and Intervention), ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) and more, in addition to client-specific training.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Complex Support Worker, you will be responsible to:

Promoting individual goals and aspirations

Supporting daily activities (e.g., Independent living skills and, 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.

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.

Ability to work in a high-stress environment where crisis situations may be imminent, utilizing strong crisis intervention and prevention skills as well as sound knowledge of mental health diagnoses and developmental disabilities to react and intervene appropriately and safely.

Training in First Aid and CPR, CPI (Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training) and Medication Administration are an asset.

Provision of a criminal record check with vulnerable sector check is required for all employees prior to starting shifts.

- Driver's License, Driver's Abstract and 2 Million Vehicle Insurance

We offer a supportive team environment, training, and competitive wages and benefits.

Hours of shifts may vary depending on individuals, but typical shifts are as follows:

Day shifts/Evening shifts are 4 days on 4 days off, 12 hour shifts

Overnight shift, either awake for 12 hours or sleeping for 8 of 12 hours depending on client)

48 hour Live In shifts

Mandatory Requirements:

If you are selected as the successful candidate, you will be required to provide the following documents as a condition of employment upon receiving the job offer

A Criminal Record Check (with Vulnerable Sector) that is dated within the last 6 months

Proof of eligibility to work in Canada

Class 5 Alberta Government Issued Driver's License for 3 or more years in Canada

A Driver's Abstract that is dated within the last 6 months

Copy of education listed in resume.

Please note that given the nature of our work, proficiency in both spoken and written English is required.*

We encourage you to apply for the Vulnerable Sector Check as soon as possible to avoid any processing delays.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume

We thank all candidates for their interest; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $20.75 per hour

Benefits:

Employee assistance program On-site parking
Licence/Certification:

Class 5 Licence (required)
Work Location: In person