Job Description

Providing supports to adults with developmental disabilities, complex behaviors, and mental illness. Join us in helping persons with disabilities live and participate in the community!

Position Available:

Supported Independent Living (SIL) Worker (Daytime) $20.50/hour

Please send resume to resumes@ia2010inc.ca

Why IA ?

Non-institutional Environment. Comprehensive Benefits (LTD, Health and Dental, EAP etc.) for eligible staff. Opportunity for Advancement. On-site Training
Job Requirements and Qualifications:

Minimum of one year of experience and/or education related to working specifically with individuals with disabilities or mental health challenges. Note: Candidates with a minimum of 2 years' experience and/or education related to the field will be given stronger consideration. Education would include: Mental Health, Social Work, Psychology, Human Services Program, or other related fields. Formal equivalency through Alberta Education may be recognized. Effective communication skills. Clear written and verbal skills. Effective critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills Computer skills for email, Microsoft Office, and research on the internet. Ability to work independently. Knowledge of resources available to individuals within the community. Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work with people, as well as to show initiative and be an active member of the individuals' support networks. Willingness to learn. Kind, patient, able to work with others. Able to create supportive environment. Unbiased approach. Ability to recognize own limitations and resources for own well-being. Good listening skills and ability to interpret body language/cues. Professional. Able to adhere to code of ethics and mission statement.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Work independently with individuals who require support on a one-on-one outreach basis. Level of needs will differ from person to person Build a supportive, professional relationship with the individual and their support network/significant others Assist the individual to create and maintain a network of supports that they can access Maximize individual's level of independence Be aware of the individual's history, culture and family dynamics in an unbiased fashion Ensure the utmost confidentiality at all times Be aware and implement various forms of communication with the individual Meet the individual in the community or at their home if needed. Required to use public transportation Increase awareness for available services and resources to the individual, assist in accessing them/teach how to access them Assist with individual's concerns and needs not identified in the individual's plan as they arise Monitor competence in self and in assisting the individual Be familiar with policies and procedures manual on continual basis Be responsible for the quality of service offered to your individual Connecting with the community via increasing access, awareness and resources Increasing inclusion with community Life skills i.e. proper personal hygiene/care routines, home maintenance Assist individual in seeking employment or volunteer work Health practices and increasing awareness about issues detrimental to the individual's well being Assist individual in booking medical appointments and attend when necessary Increasing knowledge pertaining to legal rights and responsibilities Nutritional guidance, meal planning, grocery shopping and transportation (ETS) Banking and budgeting Maintaining safe environments Informed choices within all areas of daily life Use of adaptive equipment and communication devices if applicable Provide personal care when necessary Respond to individual's well-being, recognize the needs of the individual on an emotional, spiritual, social, physical and mental level Encourage awareness and proper responses to abusive and dangerous situations Take responsibility, report any signs of abuse as per Abuse Protocol and follow up Be a liaison for the individual and their connections to IA and PDD Support the individual in their self-awareness and goals Assist in connecting with others in areas of friendships and community groups Support and continually access knowledge/resources pertaining to individual's advocacy Participating and encouraging individual's goal planning on a day-to-day basis and on an annual review basis. Participate in intake meetings as requested by SIL Team Leader Notifying SIL Team Leader of upcoming holidays and leaves according to IA policy Attending performance and update meetings, appraisals (initial and annual) with SIL Team Leader. Document personal goals and objectives to discuss at the appraisals. Discussing any possible service gaps or ideas with SIL Team leader as soon as possible Conduct "staff shadows" for new SIL staff, under the direction of the SIL Team Leader Assist with covering supports when SIL workers are on vacation or away Monitoring and documenting financial records as per individual's wishes Completing on-line contact notes/other documentation and submitting them to the SIL Team Leader according to the deadlines set up with supervisor Assist with administrative process/review in preparation for CET accreditation Adhere to Health and Safety responsibilities as per Occupational Health and Safety (see Agency Health and Safety position description) All other duties pertaining to the role, in consultation with supervisor.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.50 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care
Flexible Language Requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

8-hour shift Monday to Friday On call Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:

Overtime pay
Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care
Experience:

Working with persons with disabilities: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person