Community Support Worker
Job Overview
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Date PostedJanuary 29, 2025
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Location
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Wage/Salary$23 / hour
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Contact NameCamila Cordovez
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Open Positions1
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Staff AccommodationNo
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Position DurationPermanent
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Position TypeCasual
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(More Ways to Apply) Link to Websitehttps://careers.risepeople.com/rockymountainadaptive/en/11621_community-support-worker
Job Description
RMA is looking for an energetic, caring, and empathetic individual who is passionate about creating equal access to all that the Bow Valley has to offer. The Day Programmer will provide 1:1 support to a neurodivergent young adult in community engagement and volunteering activities, as well as sport and recreation activities in the Canadian Rockies.
Roles & Duties
The Day Programmer has the following range of duties:
Help facilitate a regular weekly schedule of activities in the community:
Provide both practical and emotional support:
Communicate with the team of other Day Programmers to develop the program, provide feedback, and make adjustments as needed. This will include completing a Daily Debrief at the end of each day, as well as regular team meetings.
Perform other such duties as may be assigned
Where to Apply In-Person
Job Requirements
Qualifications
This role is supported by the programming team at RMA, and does not require extensive prior experience. Applicants should be enthusiastic about creating equal access to all that the Bow Valley has to offer its residents.
Mandatory Qualification:
Clear Vulnerable Sector Check
Ideal Qualifications:
CPR Level C and Standard First Aid
Background and/or training in mental health support/first aid
Background, training, and/or interest in the fields of health care, disability studies, support work, or other therapy-related fields
Interest in activities like hiking, swimming, skiing, biking, snowshoeing etc
Patient, understanding, compassionate
Engaging, creative thinker, flexible
Consistent, reliable, trustworthy
Valid driver’s licence and your own vehicle, or valid class 4 driver’s licence (allows use of RMA vehicle instead of personal).