INTERVENOR/DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER
The Calgary SCOPE Society is seeking relief support workers with American Sign Language and mental health experience to work various evening, weekend, overnight, or day shifts. Support workers provide direct support to adults with developmental disabilities who are Deaf or Deafblind and have accompanying mental health, social, emotional and/or behavioural concerns.
RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Community Support Worker, you will be responsible for:
- Promoting individual goals and aspirations
- Supporting daily activities (e.g., volunteer, paid employment, leisure interests, etc.)
- Providing mental health and behavioral support
- Providing support to maintain health (i.e., attending medical appointment, medication administration, liaising with pharmacy, emotional support, etc.)
- Providing aspects of home maintenance and supporting daily routines (meal preparation, cleaning, laundry, etc.)
- Supporting the development and maintenance of meaningful relationships
- Supporting choice, rights and responsibilities and promoting and facilitating empowerment
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Post-secondary education in a related field (e.g., diploma or degree in Disability Studies, Social Work, Psychology, etc.) along with 1 - 2 years of experience working with adults with developmental disabilities who have a dual diagnosis (an accompanying mental health diagnosis) or an equivalent combination.
- American Sign Language 101 or higher, as well as an understanding of the role of Intervenors and/or Deaf or Deafblind experience
- Ability to work in a team environment. Strong communication and organizational skills and the ability to establish collaborative and effective relationships with others are required for this position.
- Training in First Aid and CPR, CPI (Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training) and Vecova Medication Administration are an asset.
- Proof of Covid-19 vaccination
We offer a supportive team environment, flexible hours, training (including American Sign Language classes) and competitive wages and benefits.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume via e-mail quoting Position #INT0424 to:
Human Resources
Email – employment @ calgaryscope. org (no spaces)
We thank everyone for their interest; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.