Job detail

Casual Support Worker - Days

Mountain Plains Community Services Society of the North

#Mental Health #First Aid #Advocacy #CPR #Addiction #Community Services #Support Worker #Autism #ASIST

Quick overview

The Agency Support Worker provides person-centered support services and acts as an advocate for individuals in various community settings. They are responsible for ensuring the physical, medical, and emotional needs of persons-served are met while maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a completed diploma or degree of at least two years and hold a valid driver's license. Additionally, applicants must pass criminal record and child intervention checks and have access to a reliable vehicle.

associate degreeCommunicationFlexibilityConfidentialityAdvocacyProfessionalismCPRProblem-solvingCritical thinkingCrisis interventionBehavioral supportFirst aidMental health supportPerson-centered supportSuicide intervention

Job description

Position

Casual
Support
Worker
Schedule: Variable working hours with shifts scheduled between the hours of 7AM and 10PM
Compensation: $21.00/hour

About Mountain Plains Community Services Society of the North (MPCSSN)

Established in 1972, MPCSSN is a non-profit organization dedicated to delivering diverse community and family-focused programming tailored to the unique needs of Alberta's Northwest region. We collaborate with Child and Family Services, Recovery Alberta and Alberta Human Services to provide comprehensive support services. Our organization is accredited by CARF International and is a proud member of the ALIGN Association of Community Services and the Children’s Welfare League of Canada.

Role

The role of the Agency Support Worker is to provide and help coordinate person-centered support services. As an Agency support Worker you will be asked to model appropriate behavior and attitudes in a range of settings with a variety of individuals. The role of Agency Support worker requires that the successful candidate assist persons-served to recognize and discover their individuality and creativity, as well as to act as an advocate on persons-served behalf while maintaining the need for confidentiality.

Experience of Supporting Individuals with FASD, Autism and Communication Challenges, and / Or Youth with Identified Behavioral or Mental Health Challenges.

Behaviors Develop appropriate relationships with individuals and identify their uniqueness and individuality.
Creates an atmosphere of personal choice and informed decision-making.
Navigate individualized support needs across varied vulnerable populations (developmental disabilities, mental health and behavioural challenges, addiction, etc.) Ensures individuals' physical, medical, emotional, and mental needs are met.
Promotes physical and emotional safety for persons-served Provides emotional support and uses a variety of counselling skills as required.
Utilize creativity, flexibility, and critical thinking when making decisions.
Display attentiveness to details, thoroughness and follow-through.
Demonstrate a high level of professionalism.
Optimistic and innovative approaches to problem-solving.