Support Home Supervisor

Job type: Full-time

Compensation: $21.99 per hour

Shift & Schedule

12 Hour Shifts Approximately 168 hours per month

Approximately 168 hours per month

2 days on/2 days off rotation

Additional shifts are available for pick-up outside of regularly scheduled rotation

Location: Parkland County and Surrounding Area (located 20 minutes outside of Edmonton)

Join our distinguished team at I Have a Chance Support Services Ltd. (IHACSS) and play a pivotal role in enhancing the lives of individuals in our care. We are dedicated to empowering individuals in our care facing mental illness and disabilities.

We are seeking caregivers who are enthusiastic about facilitating personal growth and proving a high quality of care by supporting recreation, meal planning and preparation, transportation and other daily living activities that encourage growth and wellness to our individuals .

IHACSS is an accredited community-based organization that provides supported living to individuals with disabilities and complex needs. We strive to support and encourage people en-route to independence:

to enhance their abilities and facilitate personal growth

to achieve a sense of pride and accomplishment, and

to enhance well-being and quality of life.

By listening, respecting, believing, and empowering, we can help individuals to achieve their goals and dreams. One step at a time.

As a Support Home Worker, you will assist individuals with disabilities and complex needs in achieving their goals in areas such as home living, life skills, daily activities, and community involvement. You will be a positive role model, ensuring a high standard of care while fostering dignity, inclusion, and personal success.

You will provide both direct care and leadership support by guiding individuals and employees in the home, maintaining a clean and safe environment, supporting crisis situations, and encouraging independence and life skill development.

Engaging with therapeutic relationship building with individuals

Attending community events daily

Creating daily recreational opportunities both inside the home and outside

Engaging in conversations and providing recreational role modelling

Attend the Day Options Program (Mon-Fri) with the individual in care

Maintain working knowledge of relevant community resources and support

Actively connect clients with internal and external community support

Create inclusive, safe and therapeutic relationships

Role-modeling and supporting daily living skills

Meal planning and preparation in accordance with the house meal plan and individual in care choice

Participating in household meals

Role-modelling and actively engaging in cooking, cleaning and laundry

Promoting personal care and hygiene

Serve as an advocate for individuals in care

Attend all medical and wellness appointments with individuals in care and advocate on their behalf as required

Protect and educate individuals in care rights and behaviour support

Foster understanding of personal rights and encourage responsible behavior

Empower individuals to recognize and report unsafe situations

Facilitate coping strategies and approved behaviour interventions

Maintain professional boundaries built on respect and integrity

Manage crisis situations and conflict resolution

Respond appropriately to intense and unpredictable situations

Provide support to clients at risk, including those who may display challenging behaviors such as verbal aggression or discriminatory remarks

Complete daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting

Provide crisis support and intervention to individuals experiencing thoughts of suicide or self-harm

This position requires strong emotional resilience, the ability to manage crisis situations, and conflict resolution skills. Support Workers must be prepared to work directly with clients at risk, responding appropriately to intense and unpredictable situations. Some individuals may experience difficulties or impairments that can result in verbal aggression, discriminatory remarks, threats of violence or other challenging behaviors. While annual training is provided, these are considered typical working conditions.

Physical effort is minimal, able to lift 50 lbs. routinely. Must be able to walk upstairs, lift items, and support individuals in care with their belongings

Employees must be able to drive and adhere to all traffic legislation. Employees will be personally responsible for all traffic violations

Employees are responsible for using cleaning supplies and disinfectants daily to ensure Support Homes are kept clean and hazard free in accordance with health standards

Employees must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time and complete paperwork and electronic records daily. Use of office equipment is required

Employees may be required to sleep at the Support Home (depending on shift requirements). Sleep spaces are provided.

To create safe and hazard free living spaces, employees are required to complete routine and regular yard maintenance. This includes, but is not limited to snow/ice removal, cutting the lawn, weed control, debris pick-up and gardening.