SKILLS is a non-profit organization which provides a range of community–based supports to people with disabilities. Full time Community Support Worker II Position 40hrs week Monday to Friday 7am-3pm. Our wages are competitive, and we offer paid training. Starting wage is from $20.94-$21.81 hour and is commensurate with education and experience.
The ideal candidate needs to have previous disability support worker experience, be resourceful, knowledgeable of community programs, have good computer skills, energetic and experience assisting with personal care. This position entails creating and scheduling community-based activities, while ensuring that the individuals attend these activities.
This position is in the Edgemont community (South West Edmonton) in a new apartment complex. We are aiming to build a supportive staff team environment. There are two teams working with 12 adults. All applicants must be physically capable of performing personal care tasks (lifts/transfers) and pushing a wheelchair in the community. All applicants must have a vehicle. Edgemont has no reliable transit options. The focus of this position will be to help all of the individuals access the community to do the things they enjoy.
The successful applicant must provide a current clear Criminal Record Check with the Vulnerable Sector Search.
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Only Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted, no phone calls please.
Skills Society has intentional practices in place to achieve fairness in employment and create a diverse workforce. No person will be denied employment opportunities or opportunities or benefits for reasons unrelated to their abilities. Recruitment and advancement will not discriminate on the grounds of any protected characteristics under Alberta Human Rights or Canadian Human Rights legislation. Individuals will be recruited to positions based on their skills, qualifications and attributes required for employment and alignment to agency core values.
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: From $20.94 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Extended health care
Work Location: In person