Description
REDI Enterprises Society is committed to offer students the opportunity to gain valuable and meaningful work experience that will contribute to the future employability of the student. Prospects for advancement exist within the organization as we offer outstanding opportunities for professional development and future employment in an accredited agency. This position is a temporary, 14-week position with full time hours (35 hours/week).Under the supervision and guidance of a REDIworks Supervisor, the employee will be responsible for supporting individuals with developmental disabilities who may also experience physical and/or mental health disorders, to achieve their personal outcomes through meaningful community involvement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Provide training and support in developing skills for independence, employment, volunteer, and community involvement as per individual’s identified unique needs and learning styles
· Deliver proper support to individuals by understanding and implementing their person-centered plans, care plans, and any other required plans
· Be aware of, and act on, individuals’ physical, social, work, volunteer, and recreational environments, to minimize risk and maximize participation and inclusion
· Provide input to and assist with applicable individual documentation and other pertinent agency documentation/records
· Model socially appropriate behaviors for both the individual and the community
· Work effectively in a team and support co-workers, to promote best service to individuals
· Attend REDIworks staff meetings, individual related planning meetings and will be expected to participate in training and in-services as required
Requirements:
- A positive attitude and belief that persons with disabilities have the right and responsibility to define and act on their life choices and seek active participation in the community
- An understanding of the opportunities and options available to persons with disabilities, mindful of cultural and ethnic sensitivity
- Ability to communicate clearly in both written and verbal formats
- Clear and current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check or one that is acceptable to the Executive Director
- Valid First Aid/CPR Level C
- Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s License
- Clear Driver’s Abstract, or one that is acceptable to the Agency’s current Insurance provider
- Proof of automobile insurance with $2 million liability
This position is funded through Canada Summer Job grant program, and eligibility criteria are as follows:
- Must be between the ages of 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
- Must be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act*
- Must have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
Please note that this position is dependent on Canada Summer Jobs approval. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those under consideration will be contacted.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 14 weeks
Salary: $16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- This position is funded through Canada Summer Job grant program, and eligibility criteria are as follows:
- Must be between the ages of 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
- Must be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act*
- Must have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
Are you able to comply with these requirements?
Work Location: One location
