Residential Support Position at Supported Lifestyles Ltd

Job Title: Residential Support Position / Community Rehabilitation Workers
Job Location: Calgary
Company/Employer: Supported Lifestyles Ltd
Job Type: Temporary position
About Us
Supported Lifestyles Ltd, a not for profit company, was established in 1991 in Calgary, Alberta. The primary focus of Supported Lifestyles Ltd. was and continues to be to provide innovative support to adults with a developmental disability. We specialize in delivering services to individuals with complex needs and provide an array of residential and vocational supports to this population.

Job Requirements:
• Ability to work and communicate well within a team environment.
• Ability to work with families.
• Documentation as needed.
• Some locations require ability to transfer/lift; ability to implement behavioural support plans as needed; ability to participate in leisure plan, assist with domestic household duties required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older. Education in Human Services preferred. Experience working with individuals with a developmental disability preferred. Good verbal (receptive and expressive) and written English language skills required.


Job Duties among others include:
• Residential Specialists are responsible to support individuals in their home setting.
• Support may include provide emotional and therapeutic support to assist with emotional, behavioral or mental health challenges.
• There is a focus on promoting inclusion in individuals communities and assisting them to build relationships.
• Other support involves assisting individuals in their home to the degree they need support or training (i.e. meal preparation & cleanup; laundry) and personal care.

Wage: Wages based on education and experience.

Deadline Date: 24/12/2013

How to Apply:
Please email your Cover Letter & resume to:
Email: employment@supportedlifestyles.com
Fax: 403-207-5125
Mail: #210-495,36 St. NE, Calgary, AB T2A 8K3