Job Description

Here at Vecova, we are passionate about inclusion and believe we can improve the lives of all members of our community. We are a dynamic leader in the disability sector providing programs, services and enterprises designed to meet the needs of persons of all abilities through housing, employment and wellness services. We are a team of talented individuals, big-thinkers and collaborators, who embrace our values and guiding principles to drive our mission and vision forward.

"We are creating a workplace culture of inclusion and belonging where all team members feel heard and valued. We are a diverse group of individuals working towards a common and noble goal of inclusion for everyone." -

Kelly Holmes-Binns, Chief Executive Officer - Vecova

THE OPPORTUNITY - Housing Services Practitioner - Complex Medical Needs

3 full-time positions

1 Term position

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Identifying behaviors of concern, developing, reviewing, and monitoring of plans that assist individuals in managing behaviors or situations of concern Assisting or providing full support in personal care routines such as bathing, dressing, and grooming Assisting or providing full support to consumers to maintain health, i.e. attending medical appointments, medication administration, liaising with pharmacy, education around healthy eating, and emotional support Providing some aspects of home maintenance and supporting individuals in their daily routines such as, meal preparation, shopping, cleaning and laundry Assisting individuals in the development of social skills and meaningful relationships Providing assistance to individuals in managing their personal affairs, such as banking and budgeting, paying bills, etc. Supporting individuals to know their rights, voice their thoughts and needs, and advocate for the services they require

WHAT YOU BRING

We are looking to engage team members with diverse skills, experiences and interests. These are some of the competencies and credentials we are looking for:

Diploma and/or Degree in Community Rehabilitation, Disability Studies or a related social science Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with individuals with disabilities or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience Well-developed and effective communication skills (written and oral) Demonstrated skill in critical thinking Demonstrate a high standard of professionalism aligned with Vecova values Maintain a positive working relationship with all Vecova team members Represent Vecova in a professional manner Demonstrate a high level of initiative and enthusiasm Maintain confidentiality at all times Demonstrate a high level of administrative and IT capacity

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Vecova is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility for everyone. We welcome this journey of continual learning with our dedicated employees and community. We strive to operate with an open mind and seek the contributions of people with diverse backgrounds. We believe this only strengthens our workplace culture and ability to advance our mission. We work to inspire and inform the community to be inclusive - from our daily work supporting individuals in the community and in living environments to our social enterprise and employment programs.
Join us in building a future for people with all abilities where everyone is valued, belongs, and thrives.

Vecova celebrates diversity and is proud and committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of

Race

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Religious beliefs

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Color

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Gender

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Gender identity

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Gender expression

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Physical disability

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Mental disability

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Age, Ancestry, Place of origin, Marital status, Source of income, Family status and Sexual orientation

(Alberta Human Rights Commission). At Vecova, we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and are committed to an inclusive environment free of discrimination and harassment.

We provide support in our recruitment process to candidates with disabilities; including accommodation, that considers candidates' accessibility needs. Please connect, in confidence, with our Human Resources Team at

careers@vecova.ca

if you require accommodation within the recruitment process.

We greatly appreciate applications from all interested candidates; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All candidates applying for positions must be authorized to work in Canada without employer support.

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract

Pay: Up to $22.40 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Work Location: In person