Additional Info

• Location: Various Program Locations within City of Grande Prairie
• Reporting To: Disability Services Team Lead/Program Manager
• Responsibilities:
  • Practice fidelity to the Disability Services program model.
  • Successful completion of Orientation and other core training required to fulfill duties.
  • Participate in client Individual Support Plans (ISP).
  • Review and discuss client service plan with Team Lead and/or Program Manager; follow through with implementation of plan and risk assessment(s).
  • Establish rapport and build a relationship with client. Ensure client is fully informed of what the support workers role is.
  • Exude and promote integrity within the Disability Services program. Ensure this virtue is maintained throughout each Individualized Support Plan and during each interaction with the client.
  • Promote and maximize self-sufficiency and independence of the client, rather than dependence, encouraging client to self-actualize.
  • Facilitate and promote full inclusion and participation of client in daily activities.
  • Assist client in maintaining their home. Cooking, budgeting, ensuring it’s clean and safe.
  • Assist and accompany client in attending to needs, such as appointments and grocery shopping.
  • Continual review, evaluation and documentation of client progress within their case plan.
  • Deliver services with safety, respect and effectiveness; utilizing strong organization and time management skills daily.
  • Practice only within the boundaries of skill, education, knowledge base and experience. Providing services for which you are competent.
  • Keep Team Lead apprised of any client challenges or concerns.
  • Possess strong initiative, commitment and enthusiasm, with the ability to solve challenges creatively and ethically.
  • Maintain effective and respectful communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Ensure clients are aware of their right to submit a grievance and understand the grievance process.
  • Adherence to FOIP.
  • Transport and accompany client to meetings, appointments or otherwise as deemed necessary within the client service plan.
  • Timely submission of forms and documentation to Team Lead/Program Manager (time sheets, mileage, request for leave, incident reports, contact notes and client logs etc.)
  • Make every effort to attend staff meetings.
  • Follows all policies and procedures of the organization.
  • Maintain a valid class 5 driver’s license, reliable vehicle and adequate insurance coverage.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
• Qualifications:
  • Grade 10
  • Valid driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle, with appropriate insurance
  • First Aid and CPR
• Experience:

  Minimum of 1 year’s experience working with vulnerable populations including people with mental health issues, substance use issues and complex needs

• Skills & Abilities:
  • Ability to deal with the public in a positive, courteous, and respectful manner
  • Maintain effective and respectful communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Organize and maintain participant case files in a timely fashion.
  • Follows all policies and procedures of the organization.
  • Ability to handle changing schedules and priorities, with-high level prioritization skills
  • Strong work ethic and organizational planning skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team
  • Ability to act with discretion and maintain confidentiality
  • Fluent in the English language
• Please forward your resume complete with references to: info@gpcmha.ca