Community Disability Services Worker

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Job Description - Community Disability Services Worker

Job Title : Community Disability Services Worker

Job Summary :

The Community Disability Services Worker is a front-line community disability services

role that supports the development of skills and relationships that help persons with

disabilities work towards and meet their own goals.

Reports To : Operations Manager

Key Duties and Responsibilities :

Carry out person-centered plans to help adults with their personal development,

community involvement, behavior management, and / or personal care.

Help individuals participate meaningfully in setting personal goals and planning

the steps needed to reach them, and in expanding opportunities for personal

growth and meaningful roles within the community. This includes following the

individual’s lead and / or the leads of the family to support the individual’s goals

and wishes as much as possible.

Help individuals make and maintain shared, respectful, relationships with others

in the community, to support meaningful participation and inclusion. This includes

participation in employment, volunteer, recreational, and other social settings.

Understand community opportunities and issues to help the individual access

and participate in community life.

Model socially appropriate behaviors (for both the individual and the community)

and assist and encourage the individual to make and maintain appropriate

community connections. This may sometimes include acting as a support

coach.’

Support community members to welcome and include individuals and help

generic services to provide sensitive support and appropriate accommodations

that meet the individual’s needs.

Be aware of the individual’s physical, social, and recreational environments, and

act to minimize risks and maximize participation and inclusion, and when unsure,

ask for help from more experienced people.

Be aware of and follow policies, practices, and operational protocols; this includes

knowing and following medical protocols and standing orders for medication and

other remedies.

Help individuals achieve their goals by developing basic life skills, to build their

confidence, competence, and participation within their community networks. This

may include modeling desirable behaviors for life skill development and

academic skill development.

Essential Functions :

• Assists with daily living skills.
• Plans, organizes and implements skill-building activities.
• Follows service plans and program guidelines.
• Maintains program charts and finance sheets.
• Transportation; assist individuals in accessing community resources.
• Assists individuals with hygiene, grooming, and medication admin.
• Assists individuals with diet as per the Canada Food Guide.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of any and all personal information

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Education, Training, and Experience :

The Community Disability Services Worker role is critical to the success of the

individuals supported. It requires a positive attitude that acknowledges the gifts

and passions of persons with disabilities, an aptitude for service and support, and

a relevant knowledge and skill base. Preferred traits and qualifications include

the following :

A positive attitude and belief that persons with disabilities have the right

and responsibility to define and act on their life choices and seek active

participation in the community.

An understanding of the opportunities and options available to persons

with disabilities, mindful of cultural and ethnic sensitivity.

The equivalent of basic secondary school education from a recognized

institution, with additional specialized training and / or demonstrated

successful experience in a relevant discipline / setting as defined by the

employer based on individual needs and services required.

If providing service to children, a basic awareness of the stages and

norms for childhood development including socialization and recreation

play) as well as childhood-related issues and conditions (e.g., FASD).

A practical understanding of relevant general and organization-specific

policies, procedures, operational protocols, legislation, professional ethics

codes and guidelines, contract terms and conditions, and other practice

guidelines.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team. In the case of service

to children, this includes that ability to function effectively within a family

environment.

Basic listening, observation, and interpretive skills to support judgments

about what actions will resolve issues; this includes knowing when to ask

for help from a more experienced person.

Effective communication skills, basic coaching and mentoring skills, with

the ability to use different approaches.

Effective time-management and priority-setting skills, and the ability to

balance competing demands / priorities and deal with competing opinions.

This includes knowing when to ask for help or refer someone to more

experienced staff.

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Relevant knowledge and the ability to model and support the

development of basic living, personal and social skills.

First Aid and CPR certification, and possibly additional training to support

specific individuals’ needs.

Knowledge of basic rules and guidelines for staying healthy and safe

while providing services, as appropriate.

Basic computer literacy that meets the requirements of the specific role

and agency / service.

A basic understanding of community resources available to support the

individual’s participation and inclusion, as well as how and when to

access them.

Work different shift schedules and physically challenging situations, if

required.

Job Skills And Abilities :

1. Building relationships

2. Communication

3. Creative problem-solving

4. Decision-making

5. Flexibility

6. Focus on individuals

7. Fostering independence in others

8. Interpersonal relations and respect for others

9. Maintaining a safe and healthy workplace

10. Professional excellence

11. Self-control

12. Teamwork

13. Values and professional ethics

Additional Information :

The Community Disability Services Worker must be able to function

independently in a variety of different environments.

• Requires a moderate to high level of physical fitness.
• Requires a high level of motivation.

Note :

• The positions will be contractual, temporary, part-time, or full-time and on-call, all depending on operational hours at the time of hire.
• Candidates should be available to work in all of our community homes in Calgary, Rocky View County, and Airdrie.
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