Behavioural Aide & Community Resource Worker

Are you looking for a great opportunity to build your career? Are you a candidate that is passionate, self-motivated, patient and has a positive attitude, and are looking to support an agency that supports individuals to meet their Quality of Life goals through meaningful and creative supports?

If yes, take a look at the opportunity below.

The Behavioural Aide & Community Resource Worker will facilitate, model and provide behaviour development support for children and adults with developmental disabilities.

About Us:

The DDRC is a non-profit, registered, charitable organization that began in 1952. We offer programs and resources for children and adults with developmental disabilities, their friends and family, and other members of the community. The DDRC employee’s role model the DDRC mission - “DDRC promotes awareness and supports communities to include persons with developmental disabilities, thereby strengthening communities for all citizens.” If you believe in the DDRC's mission and values, we would welcome you to our team.

What the Role Provides You:

The DDRC hires passionate, driven individuals who live our values and can work independently. We offer a variety of on-the-job learning opportunities, competitive benefits, and a culture that supports work/life balance.

We offer a flexible schedule, guaranteed full-time hours (37.5 hours per week, which includes day time, some evenings and weekends), paid training, development, coaching, Health Spending Account (HSA), Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), Wellness Plan, WCB, vacation days, free parking, statutory holidays, and Agency complimentary hours off per year.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communicate effectively both verbal and written with the Client Goal Coach and Director of Organizational Effectiveness
• Commitment to an enhanced quality of life for clients
• Liaison with clients, DDRC staff including Client Service Coordinators, Team Leaders, and Managers on client related updates, concerns, and progress
• Facilitate decision-making including outlining rights and responsibilities
• Ability to make appropriate decisions independently
• Foster a person & family-centred support approach to service
• Facilitate and support families and clients with behavioural, development, and complex needs in implementing and evaluating personal plans and goals
• Provide behaviour and development supports and follow outlined PBS & SPPP program plans, as required
• Facilitate growth and development of independent living skills within client’s daily living
• Implementation of Augmentative & Alternative communication, if required and overseen by the Communication team
• Identify progressive steps towards identified roles and goals
• Be comfortable with 1:1 support to the client to implement the recommendations and strategies of the BDS therapist team working with the child (SLP/Psychologist/OT)
• Demonstrate therapy strategies in alignment with Registered Therapist, when family has been introduced
• Provide an engaging and positive environment for clients to thrive within
• Support age-related developmental growth by encouraging participation in either household or community activities to promote independence
• Advocacy, community education/awareness/development with all stakeholders
• Team development within individual teams, across teams, inter-agency, intra-agency, and the community
• Participate in self-development activities to ensure ongoing learning and to maintain high standards of professionalism
• Provide intimate and personal care supports to clients in designated programs, as required
• Maintain all documentation as required:
• Daily specific program reporting; record and inform discussion with guardians, home supports, clients, employers and potential employers;
• Session and case notes
• Incident Reports, as required; and
• Knowledge in Service Provider Program Plans and Individual Service Plans, review and document the progress of individual Service Plans, including short-term and long-term goals
• Facilitate the development of relationships and natural supports
• Attend all required meetings and planning sessions, as requested
• Ensure full understanding and working knowledge of the Community Resource Worker & BDS orientation documents
• Abide by, maintain awareness of, and fully adhere to Agency policies and procedures; while working in accordance with Creating Excellence Together (CET) Accreditation Standards

What You Bring to the Role:

• Takes accountability to ensure all mandatory certifications and training are kept current
• Dedication to professional development and continuous and self-motivated learning
• Minimum two year Disability Studies Diploma or similar education or equivalent experience
• Experience working with and promoting the growth and development of a child/youth
• Current Standard First Aid CPR/AED – Level C, or willing to complete prior to commencing work
• Behavioural Aide experience in combination with complex needs supports
• Proficient in MS Office, with particular emphasis on Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Ability to promote community inclusion of clients in accordance with client Quality of Life goals
• Ability to coordinate and access appropriate services and supports with clients and their networks
• Ability to identify issues requiring advocacy and advocate on behalf of clients and people with disabilities in general
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken
• Ability to provide intimate care/personal care/physical support to clients
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently within client homes and community settings
• Availability for evening and weekend support, based on client support needs
• Ability to travel to all quadrants and communities within Calgary City Limits year round
• Provide proof of business automobile liability coverage with a minimum of 2 million liability, or be willing to obtain

Personal Qualities:

• Demonstrated values consistent with the DDRC mission
• Sensitivity to issues related to people with developmental disabilities
• Ability to work well with others
• Commitment to principles of empowerment and personal choice for clients
• Approach challenges with a professional demeanor and work collaboratively with others to overcome challenges
• Maintains accountability and professional boundaries

DDRC Values:

• We value diversity;
• We believe individuals have a right to explore and fulfill their potentials;
• We recognize the need for accountability and responsibility; and
• We foster an environment of respect, acceptance, accessibility, and interdependence.