Family Support Worker
Top Benefits
About the role
FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER
Are you looking for a job working with special needs children? The Family Support Program may be just what you are looking for!
The Company:
Parkland C.L.A.S.S. is a family based organization, focused on increasing the quality of life for children and adults with developmental disabilities through individual choice, dignity and rights since 1963. We support over 400 Individuals in Central Alberta.
The Position:
Providing professional support to a child with disabilities in the family home and in the community, providing one-on-one support. Supporting the family and the child in working towards meeting annual goals for the child. Responsibilities include working on specific tasks, community outings and building rapport/relationships with the child, bathing, community outings - frequently, feeding, incontinence support, lifting <11 lbs, medication administration, personal hygiene, toileting support.
Wage: $18.60 - $19.95 per hour
The Requirements:
- Completed Grade 12
- Acceptable Police Information Check & Child Intervention Check
- Experience with Autism, Non-Verbal Communication, Visual Strategies, ADHD, use of alternative communication device,
- Driver's License, Must Provide Own Vehicle
Hours of work: Monday - Friday 3pm-8pm; School closure days & Spring & Summer & Winter break hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:30pm
Why Apply?
- To make a positive impact in the quality of life of children in need
- To join a group of welcoming, passionate, and results driven people
- Extensive training provided at no cost
- Excellent learning environment with great opportunities
Please send a cover letter & resume quoting Comp #8334FSRA
If you would like to gather more information regarding this position, please contact Andrea McNally, Family Supports Coordinator at 403-347-3333. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Parkland Community Living and Supports Society
At Parkland CLASS our mission is to improve the quality of life of children and adults with developmental disabilities through individual choice, dignity and rights.
There are opportunities to work with children, mentor youth and adults, assist seniors, work with medically fragile individuals and nursing staff, work with individuals with developmental disabilities, work in a school or residential setting, work in the community attending activities, events and outings, assist families in their home...the possibilities are endless!
Parkland CLASS employs over 700 caregivers in various capacities, with training included. With our organization you can: -Help others while earning a competitive wage -Contribute to the community -Gain understanding of cultural, developmental and physical differences -Be part of a family-oriented team
We value each individual's... -Rights and citizenship -Right to self-determination and decision making -Access to needed supports -Equality in pursuing opportunities in life
Family Support Worker
Top Benefits
About the role
FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER
Are you looking for a job working with special needs children? The Family Support Program may be just what you are looking for!
The Company:
Parkland C.L.A.S.S. is a family based organization, focused on increasing the quality of life for children and adults with developmental disabilities through individual choice, dignity and rights since 1963. We support over 400 Individuals in Central Alberta.
The Position:
Providing professional support to a child with disabilities in the family home and in the community, providing one-on-one support. Supporting the family and the child in working towards meeting annual goals for the child. Responsibilities include working on specific tasks, community outings and building rapport/relationships with the child, bathing, community outings - frequently, feeding, incontinence support, lifting <11 lbs, medication administration, personal hygiene, toileting support.
Wage: $18.60 - $19.95 per hour
The Requirements:
- Completed Grade 12
- Acceptable Police Information Check & Child Intervention Check
- Experience with Autism, Non-Verbal Communication, Visual Strategies, ADHD, use of alternative communication device,
- Driver's License, Must Provide Own Vehicle
Hours of work: Monday - Friday 3pm-8pm; School closure days & Spring & Summer & Winter break hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:30pm
Why Apply?
- To make a positive impact in the quality of life of children in need
- To join a group of welcoming, passionate, and results driven people
- Extensive training provided at no cost
- Excellent learning environment with great opportunities
Please send a cover letter & resume quoting Comp #8334FSRA
If you would like to gather more information regarding this position, please contact Andrea McNally, Family Supports Coordinator at 403-347-3333. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
About Parkland Community Living and Supports Society
At Parkland CLASS our mission is to improve the quality of life of children and adults with developmental disabilities through individual choice, dignity and rights.
There are opportunities to work with children, mentor youth and adults, assist seniors, work with medically fragile individuals and nursing staff, work with individuals with developmental disabilities, work in a school or residential setting, work in the community attending activities, events and outings, assist families in their home...the possibilities are endless!
Parkland CLASS employs over 700 caregivers in various capacities, with training included. With our organization you can: -Help others while earning a competitive wage -Contribute to the community -Gain understanding of cultural, developmental and physical differences -Be part of a family-oriented team
We value each individual's... -Rights and citizenship -Right to self-determination and decision making -Access to needed supports -Equality in pursuing opportunities in life