POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Team Leader, the Community Disability Services Worker is responsible for providing support to Individuals in accordance with Blue Heron’s philosophy, the Principles of Support and the Individual’s Personal Support plan. The Community Disability Services Worker provides support that facilitates the Individual’s growth, development and achievement of personal goals.
The Community Disability Services Worker works closely and in consultation with the Team Leader, Program Coordinator and the Individual’s support team.

E. JOB DEVELOPMENT/ JOB MATCHING/ JOB COACHING

• Work collaboratively with the Career and Employment Coordinator to support individuals’ goals of employment and in the following areas:
• Provide volunteer or pre-employment support to Individuals seeking employment.
• Provide employment support and job coaching to promote on-the-job success to those Individuals seeking competitive employment.
• Provide follow along services/support to Individuals and employers, as needed. f. Budgeting and Financial Management Provide budgeting information and support to the Individual
• Support the Individual with their personal finances and budgeting
• Maintain confidentiality with respect to Individual’s financial information.
• Participate in the maintenance and monitoring of Individual’s finances.
• Ensure all financial procedures are followed.

2. QUALIFICATIONS A. EDUCATION

• High School Diploma
• Foundations or Basic Skills Training or
• Relevant Certificate or Diploma in Human Services

B. EXPERIENCE

• Six month’s experience in the Human Services field preferred.

c. Other

• Criminal Record Check
• Vulnerable Sector Check
• Valid Alberta driver’s license and access to a safe vehicle

Job Type: Casual
Pay: $20.88-$29.98 per hour
Work Location: In perso

• Promote the interdependence of the Individual.
• Act as a role model, displaying professional attitudes and behaviour.
• Encourage a developmental approach with Individuals in an age and situation appropriate manner.
• Encourage community involvement for each Individual, providing opportunities for structured and informal involvement.
• Provide appropriate support to each Individual, adhering to ethical standards outlined in policy.
• Participate in professional appointments as requested/required, i.e. medical, dental, and optical, are kept and documented.
• Promote the Individual’s health and well-being, e.g., exercise, healthy meal choices, management of stress.
• Promote safe and healthy environments in the Individual’s home, community and employment.
• Relay important concerns and information to the Team Leader. Program Development and Implementation