Job Description

FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER

Are you looking for a job working with special needs children? The Family Support Program may be just what you are looking for!

The Company:

Parkland C.L.A.S.S. is a family based organization, focused on increasing the quality of life for children and adults with developmental disabilities through individual choice, dignity and rights since 1963. We support over 400 Individuals in Central Alberta.

The Position:

Providing professional support to a child with disabilities in the family home and in the community, providing one-on-one support. Supporting the family and the child in working towards meeting annual goals for the child. Responsibilities include working on specific tasks, community outings and building rapport/relationships with the child, bathing, community outings - frequently, feeding, incontinence support, lifting <11 lbs, medication administration, personal hygiene, toileting support.

Wage

: $18.60 - $19.95 per hour

The Requirements:

Completed Grade 12 Acceptable Police Information Check & Child Intervention Check Experience with Autism, Non-Verbal Communication, Visual Strategies, ADHD, use of alternative communication device, Driver's License, Must Provide Own Vehicle

Hours of work:

Monday - Friday 3pm-8pm; School closure days & Spring & Summer & Winter break hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:30pm

Why Apply?

To make a positive impact in the quality of life of children in need To join a group of welcoming, passionate, and results driven people Extensive training provided at no cost Excellent learning environment with great opportunities

Please send a cover letter & resume quoting

Comp #8334FSRA

If you would like to gather more information regarding this position, please contact Andrea McNally, Family Supports Coordinator at 403-347-3333.

We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.