Support Coordinator Home Services
Edmonton, AB, Canada
Job Description
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POSITION OVERVIEW: The Home Services Support Coordinator combines a front-line direct support role with a person-centred approach that interacts with our individuals with diverse abilities supporting them daily towards achieving their goals. Various shifts and hours available RESPONSIBILITIES:
Part-time hours: 27 per week Salary: $18.04-$20.91 per hour Benefits:
- Help the individual and their circle of support develop, and document individualized, person-centered plans to guide services related to individual development, community participation, behavior management and/or personal care.
- Assist with support plans in more complex situations.
- Encourage individuals to use their rights and take responsibility to make life choices.
- Provide direct care to individuals with high needs and/or medically fragile individuals, as required.
- Monitor and support the health and well-being of individuals in care. This includes identifying changes in conditions related to individual\xe2\x80\x99s behavior, physical and emotional well-being, and takes all necessary steps to address.
- Strictly adhere to medical protocols and standing orders for medication and other remedies.
- Find and develop recreational and other social interaction opportunities for individuals, to create a wider range of options and natural supports within the community.
- Be a social and/or recreational role model and coach to help the individual participate and contribute effectively within the community.
- Create clear, objective records and complete required reports and other documentation as required by the position.
- Communicate in a professional, timely, accurate and respectful way with individuals, families, guardians, staff, and community members.
- Work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Preferably a Diploma or equivalent post-secondary education in a relevant discipline; and additional specialized training and progressively more responsible experience in a relevant discipline/setting.
- A minimum of 2 years experience with diabetes, epilepsy, dementia, lifts and transfers.
- Knowledge of the broader range of community resources available to support an individual\xe2\x80\x99s participation and inclusion.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team. This includes the ability to function effectively within an individual\xe2\x80\x99s circle of support.
- The ability to work various shift schedules and in physically challenging situations, as required.
- Relevant knowledge and the ability to contribute to effective person-centered programming plans around skill acquisition and/or behaviors of concern.
- A positive attitude and belief that persons with disabilities have the right and responsibility to define and pursue their life choices and pursue active participation in the community.
- An understanding of the opportunities and options available to persons with disabilities plus demonstrated cultural and ethnic sensitivity.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Well-developed coaching and mentoring and coordinating skills.
- Effective time-management and priority-setting skills, and the ability to balance competing demands/priorities and deal with competing opinions.
- Relevant knowledge and the ability to model and support the development of basic living, personal and social skills.
- Vulnerable Sector Security Clearance
- Emergency or Standard First Aid
- Experience with lifts and transfers, personal care, community access will be considered an asset.
- Preference will be given to candidates who possess their own vehicle, a valid Class 5 Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License and are able to provide proof of 2M Liability Insurance.
- Candidates should have received a full series of a COVID-19 vaccine authorized by Health Canada, or any combination of such vaccines (subject to human rights exemptions).
Part-time hours: 27 per week Salary: $18.04-$20.91 per hour Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- French not required
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
- Overtime pay
- DCS / DEC (required)
- Driving Licence (preferred)
- Day Shift (preferred)
- Night Shift (preferred)
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Job IdJD2139175
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationEdmonton, AB, Canada
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EducationNot mentioned