The Organization

Do you want to work for an organization whose vision is to support individuals with disabilities to achieve full, meaningful lives as valuable citizens of their community?

Operating as a non-profit society since 1977, Etana provides support services to adults with developmental disabilities. We work with individuals in the city of Red Deer and area, with our office located in Red Deer. Etana continues to grow with respect to the number of individuals supported and personnel and are adaptive with our services to meet the needs of each individual.

Job Description

Direct Support Worker - Complex Needs is directly accountable to the Supervisor of Direct Supports to provide specialized supports and assistance to individuals person(s) who have unique, challenging support needs.

HOURS OF WORK

Every Other Saturday and Sunday from 1 PM - 9 PM

There may be some variation in this schedule required from time to time as dictated by operational requirements and the needs of the individuals.

In this position you will implement positive behavioral interventions and intensive supports in order to facilitate optimal outcomes for individuals with complex support needs. With a mindset in the potential of everyone to make contributions to the community, the Direct Support Worker is creative, flexible, kind, compassionate and able to contribute to a supportive team.

You will confidently provide front line, face to face support to adults with developmental disabilities, including Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), Addictions, Trauma and other diagnoses who have varying challenges. With a proven ability to work with mental health concerns, self-harming behaviors and high risk tendencies, you have the ability to remain calm in emotionally charged situations. Using a foundation of trauma informed care approaches and with a positive attitude, you will use your highly developed behavioral intervention skills to provide intense support to implement intervention plans that will facilitate the optimal functioning of individuals with complex support needs.

Successful candidates are expected to provide supports across multiple environments which will promote personal growth, independence and increase social inclusion and to complete such duties ensuring that services provided are of the maximum possible benefit to the individual(s) and that services are operated in accordance with standards as set down by Etana, Disability Services and CARF Accreditation Standards.

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Two years experience working with complex needs individuals.
• Experience working with individuals with FASD, addictions, trauma and mental health issues.
• Clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector check.
• Emergency First Aid /CPR certification
• Class 5 drivers license and reliable vehicle

REQUIRED TRAINING*(*some of this training is available through Etana)

• Medication Administration
• Trauma Informed Care
• Harm reduction
• Abuse Protocol / Protection of Persons in Care Act
• Supporting Individuals through Valued Attachments (SIVA) every 2 years
• Leadership & Advisory Council – Rights, Roles & Responsibilities
• Food Safe
• Maintain skills in computing and communication technology as chosen and utilized by Etana
• Social Role Valorization
• Training in support approaches for individuals with FASD is an asset

Etana Offers:

• Excellent remuneration
• Job specific training.
• Ongoing career development and advancement opportunities.
• Creative and fulfilling work in a professional accredited organization
• A work culture of Honesty, Dignity, and Respect.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.77-$24.17 per hour

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends only

Education:

• DCS / DEC (preferred)

Experience:

• Complex Needs Support: 2 years (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Vulnerable Sector Police Check (required)
• Emergency First Aid and CPR Certificate or Better (required)
• Class 5 Drivers Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person