Job Description

Are you a compassionate and dedicated professional passionate about supporting children facing behavioural, emotional, or mental health challenges? Supported Lifestyles Ltd. is seeking a

Children Support Specialist

to join our team. In this role, you will provide individualized, child-centered support designed to meet the unique needs of each child and their family. Your work will focus on enhancing skill development, improving quality of life, and fostering community inclusion. Support is delivered in community-based homes with specialized staff, recognizing that each child may thrive differently--some may benefit from living independently, while others flourish in a peer roommate setting.

About the Company

With its humble beginning in 1993, Supported has grown tremendously and is one of Calgary's largest agencies in the Human Service industry. Supported Lifestyles Ltd. is a non-for-profit agency that provides services to adults with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges.

Job Duties

Children's Support Specialists will provide direct, front-line support to clients in their home or in the community. Depending on the needs of the individual, Children's Support Specialists may be required to provide behavioural supports, emotional supports, personal care, home maintenance (including cooking and laundry), medication administration, support with community activities (including educational classes, volunteer work, leisure and social activities), or other specialized supports as needed.

Qualifications/Requirements

Experience working with developmental disabilities and/or mental health challenges Experience providing behavioural supports Experience providing personal care (e.g. assisting with bathing or toileting and personal hygiene) Post-secondary education in a related field an asset (e.g., human services, social work, psychology etc.) Ability to work in a team environment

Typical Schedule

Typical shifts during the week may include evening shifts (2pm-10pm) and overnight shifts (9pm-9am). Typical weekend shifts could include day and evening shifts (9am-3pm, 3pm-9pm or 9am-9pm) and overnight shifts (9pm-9am).

Compensation

The starting wage for this position is based on education and experience and ranges from $19.38-20.21/hour

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We thank all applicants for their interest, however only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Casual

Pay: $18.74-$20.11 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person