Cochrane Residential Support Worker

Community Living Alternative Services (CLAS) is committed to promoting the development and well being of individuals who have developmental disabilities, to strengthen positive relationships between individuals and their community, and to promote inclusive living. We achieve this by providing a variety of services through our compassionate and dedicated staff community.

This Full Time position is within an established residential home setting in Cochrane, AB.

We are looking for a compassionate, highly motivated, and committed person to join our Residential Support Program (RSP) team as a Residential Support Worker. Candidates need to be trained professionals and have established backgrounds in handling behaviours of concern, aggressive tendencies, and complicated histories in the individuals being supported. First hiring preference will be given to those with previous experience working in residential support programs.

As a Support Worker in our Residential Support Program (RSP), you will be responsible for the frontline, in-home, and community access provision of day-to-day support for individuals with cognitive issues, developmental disabilities, and behaviors of concern that may put themselves and others at risk. This is not an entry-level position.

To succeed as a Community Disability Support Worker (RSP) you will have the ability to:

• Identify behaviors of concern and implement support plans
• Assist individuals in the development of social skills and meaningful relationships, including providing community access supports
• Be aware of and adhere to established policies, practices, and operational protocols
• Use previous job experience in professional care settings to support individuals with multi-diagnoses and/or violent or self-harming tendencies
• Provide support with personal care routines such as bathing, dressing, and grooming when needed

Formal Education: Post-secondary education in Social Work, Community Disability Studies, Psychology, etc. preferred

Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of experience providing supports to adults with dual or multiple diagnoses. Experience dealing with challenging and sometimes physical or violent behaviors is a must. Combinations of education and experience will be considered, though all applicants should not be new to the support care sector.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Proven ability to work with mental health concerns, self harming behaviors, and aggressive tendencies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to respond/remain calm in emotionally charged situations
• Positive Attitude
• Solid computer, documentation, and communication skills are needed
• Must be able to identify issues, set priorities, and implement an appropriate plan of action
• Good team work with smooth collaborations for daily tasks is a must

Other Necessities:

• You will need to have a reliable car with personal liability insurance including minimum third party liability coverage of two million dollars ($2,000,000.00)
• A Class 5 or better driver's license issued in Canada is required
• A willingness to driver for work and use your personal vehicle for work purposes
• Successful candidates will need to complete a Vulnerable Sectors and Criminal Record check via CPS or RCMP

Why join our team?

We offer a unique and exciting work environment, where you have the opportunity everyday to make a positive impact on our individual’s lives. We want to encourage you to do your best, so as a full time employee of CLAS you can look forward to:

• A competitive starting salary based on your education and experience
• A comprehensive Group Health benefits package, paid sick leave, and company pension plan
• A wide range of learning and development opportunities in support of your personal and professional development goals

To Apply:

Please also complete an online application, which can be found at https://c-l-a-s.ca/employment-application/ and attach your resume and cover letter.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $24.85-$27.16 per hour

Expected hours: 36 – 48 per week

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Wellness program

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cochrane, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are there any hours of the day or days of the week that you cannot work?

Experience:

• residential support care: 1 year (preferred)
• offering community access assistance: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 or better driver's license, issued in Canada (required)

Work Location: In person