Community Disability Worker I (Casual)

Are you looking for an inviting and exciting career opportunity? Do you want to provide a high quality of group care and support as well as be a role model for adults with developmental disabilities? If the answer is “Yes!”, this is the job for you!

Catholic Social Services is currently recruiting for casual, Community Disability Workers in Innisfail.

Job Summary

As a Community Disability Worker, you will provide high quality supports to adults with developmental disabilities who live in the community. Motivated, compassionate and organized, you enthusiastically assist with daily living activities and social events supporting dignity, independence and empowerment. You will be skilled in providing personal care, supporting persons with developmental disabilities, supporting mental health challenges and implementing programs tailored to individual needs. The successful candidate will be creative, energetic, and possess a calm personality to work with individuals with complex needs. You will be willing to engage in various community activities with a focus on recreation.

Please note, as our programs operate 24 hours per day, shift work is required and will include weekends.

What This Job Requires

• Minimum Grade 12 education. A Diploma / Degree in Disability Services, Social Work or Human Services (or equivalent) is considered an asset
• Minimum 6 months experience working with persons with developmental disabilities
• Knowledge of community events considered an asset
• Valid Emergency First Aid / CPR
• Vulnerable Sector Check from local RCMP or city police detachment
• Clear and Current Drivers Abstract
• A vehicle and valid class 5 driver's license – requirement to transport clients in your personal vehicle
• Proof of Vehicle Insurance showing $2 million liability coverageProof of Vehicle Registration for insured vehicle

What We Offer

About Catholic Social Services

You will be joining an established Agency that is guided by faith to care for and bring hope to people in need with humility, compassion and respect.

With 65 years of service delivery experience, Catholic Social Services is one of the largest multi-function social services agencies in Canada, with nearly 2000 staff, and hundreds of volunteers delivering over 100 different programs to people in need throughout Central Alberta and Edmonton.

Our values are at the core of everything we do!

We thank all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Catholic Social Services is committed to fostering a diverse and representative workforce. In an effort to enrich our agency and reflect the communities we serve, we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all diverse groups and backgrounds.

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