Community Disability Worker I (Part-time)

Are you looking for an inviting and exciting career opportunity? Do you want to provide a high quality of group care and support as well as be a role model for adults with developmental disabilities? If the answer is “Yes!”, this is the job for you! Catholic Social Services is currently recruiting for a part time (28 hours/week), Community Disability Worker in Vermilion. Job Summary: The Community Disability Worker plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for individuals with disabilities by supporting their active participation in community life. This includes facilitating involvement in recreational activities, volunteer opportunities, and social engagement tailored to the individual's interests and goals. Key Responsibilities: Support individuals with disabilities in accessing and participating in community-based activities and volunteer roles. Foster independence and social inclusion through person-centered planning. Assist with transportation and mobility within the community as needed. Build and maintain positive relationships with community partners and organizations. Monitor and document progress, successes, and challenges in alignment with individual support plans. Promote safety, dignity, and respect in all interactions. What This Job Requires: Minimum Grade 12 education. A Diploma/Degree in Disability Services, Social Work or Human Services (or equivalent) is considered an asset Minimum 6 months experience working with persons with developmental disabilities Knowledge of community events considered an asset Valid Emergency First Aid/CPR Vulnerable Sector Check from local RCMP or city police detachment Clear and Current Drivers Abstract A vehicle and valid class 5 driver's license – requirement to transport clients in your personal vehicle Proof of Vehicle Insurance showing $2 million liability coverage Proof of Vehicle Registration for insured vehicle What We Offer: The compensation for this position is $19.30 to $20.48 per hour based on qualifications and experience. Benefits available when eligible. Work within a highly collaborative, team-oriented organization, where your ideas are heard, and you can see your impact daily. Growth Opportunities: apply and grow your skills within a dynamic, innovative and expanding Agency that is taking a leadership role in our industry. About Catholic Social Services: About Catholic Social Services: You will be joining an established Agency that is guided by faith to care for and bring hope to people in need with humility, compassion and respect. With 65 years of service delivery experience, Catholic Social Services is one of the largest multi-function social services agencies in Canada, with nearly 2000 staff, and hundreds of volunteers delivering over 100 different programs to people in need throughout Central Alberta and Edmonton. Our values are at the core of everything we do! Humility: We acknowledge with gratitude our human abilities and limitations. We demonstrate humility by doing the best that we can with the resources that we have. Compassion: We respond to people in need with love. We demonstrate our compassion by caring for people without judgment and without condition. Respect: We demonstrate our respect by being personally present, open and attentive to those we care for and by honouring their dignity and freedom. We thank all applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Catholic Social Services is committed to fostering a diverse and representative workforce. In an effort to enrich our agency and reflect the communities we serve, we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all diverse groups and backgrounds.

The Community Disability Worker supports individuals with developmental disabilities in accessing community-based activities and volunteer opportunities. They are responsible for fostering social inclusion, monitoring progress, and ensuring the safety and dignity of the individuals they support.

Candidates must have a minimum Grade 12 education and at least 6 months of experience working with persons with developmental disabilities. A valid driver's license, a personal vehicle with insurance, and current First Aid/CPR certification are required.

• Benefits available when eligible

• First AidPreferred

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• Disability support
• Person-centered planning
• Community engagement
• Transportation
• Documentation
• First aid
• CPR
• Relationship building
• Safety promotion
• Emergency First Aid
• Valid Driver's License
• Compassion
• Planning
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Social Work
• Developmental Disabilities
• Disabilities
• Leadership
• Human Services
• Innovation
• Team Oriented

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Community Worker
• Social / Human Services Specialist
• Social Work Associate Professionals
• Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

0+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

28 hours per week