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disability management worker

Posted on December 23, 2024 by Employer details WICS

Job details

  • LocationSherwood Park, AB
  • Workplace information On the road
  • Salary26.25 to 31.60 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
  • Terms of employment Term or contractFull time
  • Day, Evening, On Call
  • Start date: 2025-02-24 End date: 2026-03-23
  • Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Long term benefits, Other benefits
  • vacancies 1 vacancy
  • Source Job Bank #3188977

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • College/CEGEP
  • Psychology, general
  • Social work, other
  • Sociology
  • Social sciences, other

Experience

Experience an asset

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

  • Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
  • Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
  • Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Services for the homeless
  • Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Work setting

  • Community agency
  • Various locations
  • Social service or charity agency
  • Associations and non profit organizations

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Prepare reports or case histories
  • Supervise support staff
  • Administrative and office activities
  • Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
  • Develop specialized rehabilitation programs
  • Perform administrative tasks
  • Implement life skills workshops
  • Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
  • Conduct follow-up assessments
  • Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
  • Housekeeping activities
  • Food preparation
  • Provide suicide and crisis intervention
  • Implement behaviour management programs
  • Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
  • Develop service intervention logic models and outcome measures
  • Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
  • Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
  • Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff
  • Assist clients/guests with special needs
  • Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
  • Offer mentoring

Supervision

  • 5-10 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
  • Mental health first aid Certificate
  • Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
  • Cultural Awareness Training
  • Medication Administration Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

  • Electronic mail
  • MS Office

Area of work experience

  • Community service organization

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Driver's validity licence check
  • Driving record check (abstract)
  • Adult Abuse Registry check

Transportation/travel information

  • Own vehicle
  • Willing to travel regularly
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Ability to work independently
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail
  • Large workload

Weight handling

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Interpersonal awareness
  • Judgement
  • Values and ethics
  • Client focus
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Team player
  • Organized

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Mileage paid
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

  • Long-term care insurance
  • Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • Team building opportunities

Who can apply to this job?

Only apply to this job if:

  • You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
  • You have a valid Canadian work permit.

If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-01-06

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WICS

  • Health care and social assistance
  • 2 job postings advertised
  • Medium-sized business (between 5 and 100 employees)
  • 1 business location
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