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 are looking for an experienced, motivated, and committed person-centered frontline worker to join our Residential Support Program as a Community Disability Service Practitioner who specializes in ultra-complex needs. A demonstrated background in handling behaviours of concern, aggressive tendencies, and complicated histories in the individuals being supported is required. The individuals accessing our services may have histories that include developmental disabilities, multiple diagnoses, violence, and/or self-harming tendencies.
As a Community Disability Service Practitioner (Residential Support) 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.

To succeed as a Community Disability Service Practitioner/Residential Support Worker you should be able to demonstrate the ability to:

• Identify behaviors of concern and implement support plans
• Assist and support individuals to access and participate in the community in a meaningful way
• Assist individuals in the development of social skills and meaningful relationships
• Be aware of and adhere to established policies, practices and operational protocols
• Assist in or provide support in personal care routines such as bathing, dressing, and grooming when needed
• Participate in household routines such as cooking and cleaning

Shift & Rotation: 0900-2100, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday each week with alternating Wednesday shifts (every other week). This represents 36 hours in week A and 48 hours in week B. This is a full time, fixed term contract which will run for one year.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Ability to confidently provide front line, in-home support to adults with cognitive and developmental disabilities who face varying challenges
• 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 English language skills are needed
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Must be able to identify issues, set priorities and implement an appropriate plan of action
• Proven ability to work collaboratively

Please refer the Job description for details