Connect Society’s Community Living Support Services Program (CLSS) is currently seeking a support home to provide daily living supports for a young man who in his mid 20’s, Deaf and is developmentally delayed.

This position would require the successful candidate to provide support in their home as needed to match the support need level of this individual. This individual is able to be left home alone for up to 8 hours a day, support would be provided on average for 4 hours a day. Support is determined as needed. This individual is participating in some daily activities that he is able to attend on his own and has knowledge and experience in using Edmonton Transit to access programming but may need support in identifying routes and disruptions.

The individual accessing supports would pay room and board while Connect Society would contract the Support Home Operator for specific support hours as approved by Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD funding)

Additional Program Information:
Connect Society’s CLSS program provides residential supports to adults who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing and have a developmental disability.

Connect Society’s Guiding Principles:

· Every individual is unique and valued for their diverse talents, attributes and abilities in all aspects of life.

· The ability to communicate fully is essential to all aspects of living.

· Individuals must have access to the communication mode that best facilitates and enhances their full participation in community life.

· We strive to empower people to access the supports they require to participate as fully as possible in all aspects of community life and fulfill their aspirations.

· Through our collective efforts the general community recognizes its responsibility to ensure all aspects of community life are accessible and equitable to all community members.

· Through healthy and strong relationships, we work together to achieve success.

Qualifications

Application Information:

Education:

Diploma/Degree in Rehabilitation or Human Services Studies. Experience:

The equivalent of basic secondary school education (grade 12) supported by Basic Skills Training will be considered with preference given to candidates with some specialized training or demonstrated successful experience in a social services, personal care or human services setting.

American Sign Language skills Level 2 or above

Knowledge/Training specific:

understanding of relevant policies, procedures, regulations, Acts and protocols (e.g. organizational policies and procedures, Abuse Prevention & Response Protocol, Protection of Persons in Care Act)

Basic First Aid and CPR training, and possibly other specific training (Crisis Prevention/Intervention, Abuse Protocol, medication administration, etc.),

Knowledge of basic household skills such as food safety, basic financial management and budgeting, household hazards, etc.

Possess observation and critical thinking skills to enable understanding and coaching about individual options and opportunities, and potential support/intervention requirements (e.g. direct intervention, advocacy, discussion/collaboration, mentoring/coaching, etc.).

Basic coaching and mentoring skills, employing various approaches.

Well-developed nonverbal and ASL/verbal skills relative to individual communication, as well as communication with and among others in the individual’s life (family, guardian, other service/support providers, etc.).

Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

Aptitude and Attitude:

A positive attitude and belief that persons with disabilities have the right and responsibility to define their life choices, and pursue active inclusion/involvement in the community.

An understanding of the challenges, opportunities and options available to persons with disabilities; plus, demonstrated cultural and ethnic sensitivity, and an awareness of workplace etiquette.

Successful candidate and any adults living within your home will need to complete a Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sectors Search.

Hours

Hours: Individual would live in home 24/7 with monthly respite available. Hours of support needs to be flexible to meet the needs of the individual.

Compensation

Why join our team?
• A competitive starting salary based on your skills and experience
• A wide range of learning and development opportunities in support of your personal and professional development goals

Email resume to:

Please send applications or questions to Kelly Ilkiw, Program Manager: kilkiw@connectsociety.org
Only applicants with American Sign Language Level 2 and above will be considered

Connect Society’s Community Living Support Services Program (CLSS) is currently seeking a support home to provide daily living supports for a young man who in his mid 20’s, Deaf and is developmentally delayed.

This position would require the successful candidate to provide support in their home as needed to match the support need level of this individual. This individual is able to be left home alone for up to 8 hours a day, support would be provided on average for 4 hours a day. Support is determined as needed. This individual is participating in some daily activities that he is able to attend on his own and has knowledge and experience in using Edmonton Transit to access programming but may need support in identifying routes and disruptions.

The individual accessing supports would pay room and board while Connect Society would contract the Support Home Operator for specific support hours as approved by Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD funding)

Additional Program Information:
Connect Society’s CLSS program provides residential supports to adults who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing and have a developmental disability.

Connect Society’s Guiding Principles:

· Every individual is unique and valued for their diverse talents, attributes and abilities in all aspects of life.

· The ability to communicate fully is essential to all aspects of living.

· Individuals must have access to the communication mode that best facilitates and enhances their full participation in community life.

· We strive to empower people to access the supports they require to participate as fully as possible in all aspects of community life and fulfill their aspirations.

· Through our collective efforts the general community recognizes its responsibility to ensure all aspects of community life are accessible and equitable to all community members.

· Through healthy and strong relationships, we work together to achieve success.

Qualifications

Application Information:

Education:

Diploma/Degree in Rehabilitation or Human Services Studies. Experience:

The equivalent of basic secondary school education (grade 12) supported by Basic Skills Training will be considered with preference given to candidates with some specialized training or demonstrated successful experience in a social services, personal care or human services setting.

American Sign Language skills Level 2 or above

Knowledge/Training specific:

understanding of relevant policies, procedures, regulations, Acts and protocols (e.g. organizational policies and procedures, Abuse Prevention & Response Protocol, Protection of Persons in Care Act)

Basic First Aid and CPR training, and possibly other specific training (Crisis Prevention/Intervention, Abuse Protocol, medication administration, etc.),

Knowledge of basic household skills such as food safety, basic financial management and budgeting, household hazards, etc.

Possess observation and critical thinking skills to enable understanding and coaching about individual options and opportunities, and potential support/intervention requirements (e.g. direct intervention, advocacy, discussion/collaboration, mentoring/coaching, etc.).

Basic coaching and mentoring skills, employing various approaches.

Well-developed nonverbal and ASL/verbal skills relative to individual communication, as well as communication with and among others in the individual’s life (family, guardian, other service/support providers, etc.).

Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

Aptitude and Attitude:

A positive attitude and belief that persons with disabilities have the right and responsibility to define their life choices, and pursue active inclusion/involvement in the community.

An understanding of the challenges, opportunities and options available to persons with disabilities; plus, demonstrated cultural and ethnic sensitivity, and an awareness of workplace etiquette.

Successful candidate and any adults living within your home will need to complete a Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sectors Search.

Hours

Hours: Individual would live in home 24/7 with monthly respite available. Hours of support needs to be flexible to meet the needs of the individual.

Compensation

Why join our team?
• A competitive starting salary based on your skills and experience
• A wide range of learning and development opportunities in support of your personal and professional development goals

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