Disability Support Practitioner/house Liaison - Edmonton, Canada - Edmonton Integrated Services

Edmonton Integrated Services

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Community Disability Support Practitioner/House Liaison:

Residential Support Program:
Full Time Permanent
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HIRING IMMEDIATELY FOR MAY 2023_

Edmonton Integrated Services (_or _
EIS _for short_) is currently looking for a passionate and attentive Community Disability Support Practitioner/House Liaison (CDSP) with about two (2) to three (3) years' of proven experience supporting adults with developmental disabilities with high behavioral needs.

If you feel you can make a real difference to our Individuals Accessing Services by working and engaging with them to achieve their goals, then we're looking for you_

About our Agency
EIS is a private Agency committed to the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities.

Our Agency develops and offers a variety of services and programs including Independent and Supported Living, Residential & Group Home Care Support, and Community Access and Inclusion Programs.

Each one of us here at EIS, from our dedicated Front Line Support Staff through to the Agency's Senior and Executive Leadership, all share the same Vision: _A Community of Choice, Safety, Rights, Diversity, and Inclusion.

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About the Role

Based in the Edmonton area, the role of a CDSP is to work collaboratively with and at the direction of the Agency's Program Supervisor while effectively providing compassionate care and attentive support to adult _Individuals Accessing Services_ ("
IAS") with developmental disabilities and behaviors of concern.

What's in it for you

Average base earnings of
$ $21.85 per hour based on education and experience, PLUS, a shift premium as House Liaison of $1.50 per hour based on a 40 hour per week

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4% Vacation Pay paid out at the end of each month with earned time off up to 10 days per year.

Up to
10 _
Paid _
Employee Wellness days per year.

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Comprehensive Group Extended Health Benefits for you _and your dependent family members_ 40% of monthly premiums are covered by the Agency, and our benefit plan includes access to Homewood Health's
Employee & Family Assistance Plan ("EFAP")

Access to Agency provided
Professional Development and Career Training resources
You understand the significance of Person-Centered Thinking, building on the strengths, talents, skills, and contributions in your delivery of the daily support of Individuals Accessing Services
You recognize the rights of Individuals to make informed choices and take accountability for those choices and potential risks.
You are attentive to the needs of Individuals, and you engage with empathy, patience, and compassion.
You are passionate about exploring and presenting meaningful experiences and connections for individuals. while seeking opportunities for inclusion within their community.

The Day to Day:

Assist in the development of daily routines and activities that align with the overall needs and development of the Individuals Accessing Services within the Residential Support Program.
Ensure the strategies outlined in the Individual's Support Plans are monitored and being documented regularly and accurately.
Establish and maintain effective communication records and reporting within the Program, ensuring administrative procedures as established by the Agency are followed.
2 to 3 years' working experience providing individual care and support to adults with developmental disabilities, creating and implementing strategies with individuals with high behavioral needs is a must. CPI experience an asset
Formal and/or Professional Education in Rehabilitation or Human Services a major asset
Intermediate computer skills with applied experience in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Practical experience and accuracy with maintaining service records and reporting.
Ability to interact professionally while building positive relationships with Individuals, their guardians, family members, and other community resources.
Ability to provide a
Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Clearance which meets Agency standards and Sector requirements.

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Ability to provide Government issued endorsement of Eligibility to legally work in Canada where required.
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Ability to provide Government issued documentation full COVID-19 vaccination.

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Equal Opportunity Employer
Edmonton Integrated Services Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.

Minimum qualifications are dependent upon the nature and requirements of the position and are outlined within the position's detailed job description.

Applicants are considered for all positions based upon their ability to meet these requirements without prejudice to race, religious b