Community Disability Services Practitioner

Chrysalis • Full-time • Calgary, Alberta, Canada • C$ 21.58 - C$ 23.74 / hour • 20h ago

The Community Disability Services Practitioner (CDSP) is an experienced disability worker who gives direct support to individuals with disabilities and takes part in discovery, assessment, quality of life planning and delivery. We are looking for a skilled CDSP that specializes in supporting people with complex support needs

While many activities are similar to those of a Community Disability Worker (CDSW), they may involve more complicated and/or specialized individual situations or environments. CDSPs use their experience to interpret best practice principles so as to apply them effectively based on the characteristics of the individual and situation, rather than in a routine way. This complexity typically requires more specialized education/training and at least several years of experience covering a broader range of services and supports. In some cases, the CDSP will focus activities within a particular area of service and/or coordination of other less-experienced workers, but without full supervisory responsibility.

Role and Responsibilities

Working in a one-on-one setting with people with high support needs and behaviors of concern.
Working closely with our multi-disciplinary team including occupational therapist and behavioral consultant to support people with high and complex support needs.
Help the individual and support network develop and document the individualized quality of life plans to guide services related to personal development, community participation, behaviour management and/or personal care. Follow the individual’s and/or family’s desired direction to support their personal goals and choices as much as possible.
Help carry out quality of life plans in more complex situations, without having the responsibility and power of a supervisor and make communication easy within the group.
Help and encourage individuals to use their rights and take responsibility to make life choices and participate actively in meaningful and respectful relationships that fit with and support their goals and desires.
Be aware of the individual’s physical, social and recreational environments, acting to minimize risks and maximize participation and inclusion and, when appropriate, asking for help from more experienced professionals.
Be aware of and follow policies, practices, and operational protocols. This includes knowing and following ethical standards and guidelines, as well as medical protocols and standing orders for medication and other remedies.
Help and encourage individuals to advocate on their own behalf, when required to have their needs met and, when appropriate, support the individual’s desires, goals and life choices by interacting and advocating with the individual’s social network.
Help and encourage individuals to meet their own goals by developing life skills in order to enhance confidence, competence and participation in their social network (community, social, recreational, etc.). This includes aspects of personal development as needed
Provide direct care to individuals with high needs and/or medically fragile individuals, as required.
Find and develop employment, recreational and other social interaction opportunities for individuals in order to create a wider range of options and natural supports within the community.
Be a social, recreational and/or employment role model and coach to help the individual participate and contribute effectively within the community and/or in an employment or volunteer setting. This includes being a role model and helping employers and others within the social network.
Help employers and others in the individual’s social network create and maintain a safe and welcoming environment for participation.
Create clear, objective records including the completion of required reports and other documentation.
Communicate in a professional, timely, accurate and respectful way with individuals, families, guardians, staff and community members.
Work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Our take on Diversity & Inclusion

Our employees and the people we serve come from all walks of life, a variety of backgrounds and possess amazing gifts and talents; we draw on our experiences and our differences! Because to provide services and programs that serve everyone, we believe in including everyone! If you share our values and our passion you’ll find Chrysalis a rewarding employment experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.58-$23.74 per hour

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