Disability Services Worker - Complex Needs
Listed on 2026-10-17
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Social Work
Community Support Services, Human Services/ Social Work, Rehabilitation, Patient/Health Advocate
Temporary Full Time Medicine Hat, AB, CA
Salary Range: $17.00 To $25.00 Hourly
We’re Hiring:Temporary Full Time Disability Services Worker 2 – Complex Needs (1 Year Contract) CORE Association | Where Heart Meets Community
Are you passionate about supporting individuals with developmental disabilities to live meaningful, fulfilling, and independent lives? CORE Association is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Disability Services Worker 2 – Complex Needs to join our team!
In this role, you’ll work directly with individuals with developmental disabilities, supporting their personal goals, health and well‑being, skill development, and meaningful participation in their communities.
Key Responsibilities- Provide individualized support with daily living, personal care, medication administration (where required), and daily activities.
- Develop, implement, and monitor Individual Support Plans (ISPs) in collaboration with individuals, families, guardians, and support networks.
- Promote independence, self‑advocacy, personal growth, and community inclusion through employment, recreation, volunteering, and social opportunities.
- Monitor individuals’ health and well‑being, recognize changes or concerns, and coordinate appropriate medical follow‑up.
- Maintain accurate documentation, including progress reports, file notes, medication records, and incident reports.
- Support team members in implementing individualized plans, and communicate changes, achievements, and concerns to the Service Coordinator.
- Build positive, professional relationships with individuals, families, colleagues, and community partners.
- Follow organizational policies, confidentiality requirements, safety protocols, and applicable regulatory standards.
- Assist with team operations, staffing needs, and on‑call responsibilities as required.
- A diploma or certification in Rehabilitation, equivalent post‑secondary education, or relevant experience.
- Knowledge of developmental disabilities and individualized support approaches.
- Strong communication, listening, observation, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skills.
- Excellent organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands.
- Knowledge of adaptive aids, environmental interventions, individual programming, and assessment tools.
- Flexibility in scheduling, the ability to work independently, and a collaborative, enthusiastic approach to teamwork.
- A commitment to person‑centred support, dignity, inclusion, and individual rights.
- A satisfactory Police Information Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Check.
- A valid driver’s licence and access to an adequately insured vehicle where required by the work location.
- A driver’s abstract if operating a company vehicle.
- Maintenance of required certifications and completion of mandatory training.
- A willingness to participate in a 90‑day probationary period and on‑call rotation as required.
At CORE Association, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference by helping individuals with developmental disabilities achieve their goals, build skills, strengthen relationships, and participate fully in their communities.
We value affirmation, involvement, servant leadership, and respectful relationships. If you’re committed to empowering others and providing high‑quality, individualized support, we’d love to hear from you!
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