Please complete the Application Questionnaire on our website at https://faims.org/careers/
We have four dynamic, unique, and expanding branches in the communities of: High River, Okotoks, Strathmore, and Airdrie. Please direct your interest to the appropriate location(s) that are relevant to you at this time when filling out the questionnaire.
As a member of the Employment and Day Services Program at FAIM, Community Support Workers provide assistance, guidance, mentoring, and modelling to adults with a range of developmental disabilities. Your goal is aiding individuals to successfully engage in employment, volunteer and recreational opportunities.
The ideal candidate will be client centered, an excellent listener, enthusiastic self-starter, team player, respectful, nonjudgmental, highly motivated, ability to “think on their feet”, flexible and be able to work independently with good self-initiative skills. They will also have excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to adhere to agency policies and procedures.
Location - We have job positions available in High River, Okotoks, Strathmore, and Airdrie.
Job Type – Front Line Staff Position, Permanent Full Time
Hours of Work – Regular shifts are 6 hours per day (30 hours per week), generally from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Some flexibility is required to meet the needs of the individual’s employment hours.
Salary Range - $20.00 to $23.00 per hour
Benefits - Comprehensive Group Benefits Plan, Employee & Family Assistance Program
Qualifications/Requirements
· Grade 12 or GED
· Some exposure to the rehabilitation field or directly related human services field preferred
· Reliable Vehicle
· Cell phone
· Access to computer and internet
· Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
In this job position, Community Support Workers work alongside the individuals in various settings, such as recycling routes, newspaper deliveries, janitorial, landscaping, mail pick/delivery, lunch programs, laundry services, and flyer deliveries just to name a few. Staff members must be fit for duty, including but not limited to, the ability to stand and walk for long periods, lifting, working in various weather conditions, navigating stairs or uneven surfaces, supporting individuals with physical activities such as swimming and exercise and assist the individuals with personal hygiene and personal care, as required.
Certifications/Licenses/Other:
· Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search less than 6 months old
· Valid Driver’s License and a 3-year Driver’s Abstract (less than 3 months old)
· Reliable Vehicle (vehicles over 10 years old will require a mechanic’s vehicle inspection)
· Minimum $2 million automobile liability insurance and permission to transport clients
· Standard First Aid/CPR Training (within 3 months of hire)
To Apply:
· Please complete the APPLICATION QUESTIONNAIRE available on our website and submit to the email address noted
· Suitable applicants will be requested to forward a resume for consideration of an interview. Please do not send the resume until asked to do so. We thank you for your enthusiasm, however only those selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted, thank you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00-$23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
Application question(s):
- Have you completed the questionnaire on the faims.org website?
Licence/Certification:
- driver license (required)
Work Location: In person
