Developmental Support Worker - Nova Support Home - Days

Role Overview

• As a Developmental Support Worker, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Your role will involve providing hands-on support, implementing individualized life skills programs, and taking a proactive approach to foster client independence and personal growth.
• This position requires flexibility, patience, and strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• You will also be responsible for transporting clients to community activities and appointments, making reliable transportation a key component of the role.
• Key Responsibilities: Personalized Support: Assist clients with daily living activities, including personal care, meal preparation, and household management, ensuring their comfort and safety.
• Community Integration: Support clients in participating in community activities, fostering social connections, and promoting inclusivity.
• Skill Development: Develop and implement individualized support plans focusing on life skills enhancement, such as communication, financial management, etc.
• Proactively identify opportunities to help clients achieve their goals and adjust as necessary.

Transportation

Provide reliable transportation for supported individuals to appointments, social events, and community programs, ensuring punctuality and safety.

Advocacy

Advocate for individuals’ rights and needs within the community and support them in accessing necessary services and resources.

Documentation

• Maintain accurate records of individuals’ progress, incidents, and any changes in their needs or preferences.
• Team
• Collaboration: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including healthcare professionals, service coordinators, funders, and family members to deliver cohesive and comprehensive support.
• Trauma-
• Informed
• Approaches: Provide consistent support to clients through a trauma-informed lens and utilize appropriate support strategies that demonstrate patience, compassion and empathy. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to develop, adjust, and implement individualized support plans tailored to the needs of supported individuals. Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting others. Proficiency in problem-solving and adapting to diverse situations. Ability to exercise critical thinking and to adjust following periods of tension. Willingness to participate in various programming and activities, including but not limited to; swimming, walking/hiking, biking, video games, etc.

Qualifications

Education: 2+ Year post-secondary diploma or degree. Educational background in Disability Studies, Social Work, Human Services, or a related field an asset.

Experience

Preferred previous experience in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities or otherwise vulnerable populations will be considered an asset Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean driving record. Clear Criminal Records Check and Children’s Services Intervention Record Check. Vehicle insurance with $2 million liability and reliable access to transportation.

At Mountain Plains Community Services Society of the North, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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