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Residential Disability Support Workers - Casual

 EPSS’s Pillar Program is recruiting for casual positions in our residential homes.

 When submitting resume and cover letter, please include specific information regarding the types of complex needs experience that you have (i.e. Autism, FASD, Addictions) and the number of months/years’ experience.

 Duties Include:  Providing support to individuals with a developmental disability who also have a variety of complex needs which may include:

• Autism
• FASD
• Mental Health
• Addictions
• Behavioral Concerns
• Multi System Involvement - example: legal system

 

 Assisting with:

• Medications
• Routine housekeeping tasks
• Meal planning and preparation
• Accessing community activities and resources
• Promoting general skills development in the areas such as: home living, social development, community participation, and leisure education

 

 Skills Required:

• Able to effectively communicate with others
• Excellent ability to creatively solve problems and
• Strong knowledge of behavior supports strategies
• Work efficiently within a team environment
• Skilled in the area of conflict resolution
• Strong critical thinking skills

 

Experience Required:  A minimum of 3 years paid work history in a residential setting preferably with individuals with developmental disabilities and complex service needs as identified above.

 Education:  A diploma or degree in Human Services combined with direct experience with the target population is preferred, however; years of experience combined with other relevant courses or training may be considered in lieu of the diploma or degree.

 Wages and Benefits:  Starting wage is $24.25/hour.

  How to Apply:  Submit resume and cover letter to:

Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Fax: 403-346-3444 (attention: Pillar Program)

 

 

Pillar Program

Residential Disability Support Workers - Part-time Weekends

EPSS’s Pillar Program is recruiting for a part time (16 hour every second weekend) position in our residential homes.

 

When submitting resume and cover letter, please include specific information regarding the types of complex needs experience that you have (i.e. Autism, FASD, Addictions) and the number of months/years’ experience.

 Duties Include:  Providing support to individuals with a developmental disability who also have a variety of complex needs which may include:

 

• Autism
• FASD
• Mental Health
• Addictions
• Behavioral Concerns
• Multi System Involvement - example: legal system

 

Assisting with:

• Medications
• Routine housekeeping tasks
• Meal planning and preparation
• Accessing community activities and resources
• Promoting general skills development in the areas such as: home living, social development, community participation, and leisure education

 

Skills Required:

• Able to effectively communicate with others
• Excellent ability to creatively solve problems and
• Strong knowledge of behavior supports strategies
• Work efficiently within a team environment
• Skilled in the area of conflict resolution
• Strong critical thinking skills

 

Experience Required:  A minimum of 3 years paid work history in a residential setting preferably with individuals with developmental disabilities and complex service needs as identified above

Education:  A diploma or degree in Human Services combined with direct experience with the target population is preferred, however; years of experience combined with other relevant courses or training may be considered in lieu of the diploma or degree.

Wages:  Starting wage is $24.25/hour.

How to Apply:  Submit resume and cover letter to:

Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Fax: 403-346-3444 (attention: Pillar Program)