Community Disability Services Worker - Lethbridge, Canada - Lethbridge Family Services

Lethbridge Family Services

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Lethbridge, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Position:
COMMUNITY DISABILITY SERVICES WORKER
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Department:DACAPO DISABILITY SERVICES**
Hours:16.25 Hours
per week Monday-Friday (9:00 am-12:15 pm)

Position Overview:

A Community Disability Services Worker supports and facilitates the development of skills and competencies to assist individuals with disabilities to pursue and achieve their goals by accessing meaningful community based activities.

Key Responsibilities:

Fostering proactive, innovative results to individuals and families affected by brain injury, developmental disabilities and/or fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.
Supporting individuals to participate in meaningful community based employment, community and volunteer placements, recreation and leisure and life skills activities.
Completing personal care routines which may include assistance with eating routines, administering medications, and/or operating a mechanical lift.
Supporting people with nonverbal communication methods.
Promoting healthy and active lifestyles.
Assisting with skill development in areas such as daily living activities and social interactions.
Administrative duties.

Qualifications:

High school diploma and/or two years direct frontline experience in the field.
Reliable, team player.
Reliable vehicle, valid driver's license, registration and insurance ($ liability insurance).
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Physically able to safely support individuals in activities such as swimming and dog walking.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Proficient use of the English language both verbal and written.
Ability to be flexible and adapt to changes.
Ability to follow a fixed schedule and routine in a timely manner.
Strong skills in assisting individuals to manage anxiety and problem solve

Start date:

ASAP

Please submit, in confidence, a resume and cover letter referencing job posting 24DC12 and where you viewed our ad.

Contact Person:
Kimberley McDowell

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**_Lethbridge Family Services is an equal opportunity employer._