Disability Support Worker; Intervenor/American Sign Language
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DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER (INTERVENOR/AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE)
The Scope Society of Alberta is seeking Relief Support Workers who preferably have knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL), or are willing to learn ASL, and have experience in mental health. Successful candidates will work a variety of evening, weekend, overnight, and day shifts. Support Workers provide direct support to adults with developmental disabilities who are Deaf or Deafblind and have accompanying mental health, social, emotional, and/or behavioural concerns.
RESPONSIBILITIESAs a Community Support Worker, you will be responsible for:
- Promoting individual goals and aspirations
- Supporting daily activities (e.g., volunteer, paid employment, leisure interests, etc.)
- Providing mental health and behavioral support
- Providing support to maintain health (i.e., attending medical appointment, medication administration, liaising with pharmacy, emotional support, etc.)
- Providing aspects of home maintenance and supporting daily routines (meal preparation, cleaning, laundry, etc.)
- Supporting the development and maintenance of meaningful relationships
- Supporting choice, rights and responsibilities and promoting and facilitating empowerment
- Post-secondary education in a related field (e.g., diploma or degree in Disability Studies, Social Work, Psychology, etc.) along with 1 - 2 years of experience working with adults with developmental disabilities who have a dual diagnosis (an accompanying mental health diagnosis) or an equivalent combination.
- American Sign Language 101 or higher, as well as an understanding of the role of Intervenors and/or Deaf or Deafblind experience
- Ability to work in a team environment. Strong communication and organizational skills and the ability to establish collaborative and effective relationships with others are required for this position.
- Training in First Aid and CPR, CPI (Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training) and Vecova Medication Administration are an asset.
We offer a supportive team environment, flexible hours, training (including American Sign Language classes) and competitive wages and benefits.
Benefits:- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- 12-hour shift
- 4-hour shift
- 8-hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends
- American Sign Language (preferred)
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