Calgary SCOPE·Calgary, Alberta
The Community Support Worker provides individualized mental health and behavioral support to adults with developmental disabilities in their homes and the community. Responsibilities include assisting with daily routines, facilitating individual goals, and ensuring the health and safety of clients.
JOB SUMMARY The Scope Society of Alberta is a not-for-profit agency that supports individuals with developmental disabilities as well as mental health concerns. Our complex needs programs provide individualized programming and assistance to adults with challenging needs and high behaviours. We are seeking coverage for a variety of shifts, including daytime, overnight and weekend coverage. The Scope Society of Alberta provides wraparound 24/7 support to these individuals in their homes and in the community.
Successful candidates hired into this program will receive specialized paid training and learning opportunities to develop, build on and maintain the skills necessary to support our individuals effectively. These will include CPI (Crisis Prevention and Intervention), ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) and more, in addition to client-specific training.
Promoting individual goals and aspirations Supporting daily activities (e.g., volunteer, paid employment, leisure interests, transport clients to their appointments, etc.) Providing mental health and behavioral support Providing support to maintain health (i.e., attending medical appointment, medication administration, liaising with pharmacy, emotional support, etc.) Providing aspects of home maintenance and supporting daily routines (meal preparation, cleaning, laundry, etc.) Supporting the development and maintenance of meaningful relationships Supporting choice, rights and responsibilities and promoting and facilitating empowerment
AND EXPERIENCE Post-secondary education in a related field (e.g., diploma or degree in Disability Studies, Social Work, Psychology, etc.) along with 1 - 2 years of experience working with adults with developmental disabilities who have a dual diagnosis (an accompanying mental health diagnosis) or an equivalent combination. Ability to work in a team environment. Strong communication and organizational skills and the ability to establish collaborative and effective relationships with others are required for this position. Ability to work in a high-stress environment where crisis situations may be imminent, utilizing strong crisis intervention and prevention skills as well as sound knowledge of mental health diagnoses and developmental disabilities to react and intervene appropriately and safely. Training in First Aid and CPR, CPI (Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training) and Vecova Medication Administration are an asset. Provision of a criminal record check with vulnerable sector check is required for all employees prior to starting shifts.
We offer a supportive team environment, flexible hours, training, and competitive wages and benefits.
9 AM to 5 PM (day shift) 5 PM to 9 PM (evening shift) 9 PM to 9 AM (overnight shift, either awake for 12 hours or sleeping for 8 of 12 hours depending on client)
Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume via e-mail quoting Position #CSTCN826 to: Human Resources - Email – employment@scopesociety.ca (no spaces)
We thank all candidates for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Candidates must have post-secondary education in a related field and 1-2 years of experience working with adults with developmental disabilities and dual diagnoses. Strong communication skills and the ability to work in high-stress environments are required.
Market context
Behavioral-health roles in Alberta are often driven by ongoing demand for support workers who can assist clients in community and residential settings. This type of position is competitive because employers commonly look for relevant postsecondary training, a valid Class 5 driver’s license, reliable transportation, and comfort with aquatic activities and pets. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and save time on original job-description research.
