Community Support Worker

CarePros • Edmonton • 1d ago

Are you craving the chance to make a meaningful and lasting impact? CarePros is growing, and our new Community Support Program could be the one you have been waiting for! We are looking for Community Support Workers (CSWs) to walk alongside adults with complex and diverse developmental disabilities in a supportive home setting. By assisting with daily routines, you will foster independence and strengthen essential life skills. Using a trauma-informed and strength-based approach, you will build trusting relationships, support meaningful choices, and promote self-determination. This is an opportunity to foster your passion for advocacy while working alongside individuals as they engage with their community and work towards personal goals. Through intentional support and steadfast commitment, you will create opportunities to live with fulfillment, dignity, and purpose, while enhancing overall quality of life. If you are eager to build authentic connections, uphold healthy boundaries, and be a steady, supportive presence through challenges and celebrations, this is for you! Available Schedules Temporary Casual (minimum three shifts per month claimed on a first come, first serve basis) Before You Apply… This is more than another job on your calendar; it's a meaningful career built on trust, compassion, and purpose. An individual's sense of safety, joy, and belonging depends on your commitment to consistently showing up with presence and care. Why Your Role Matters Our goal is to deliver excellence in service for individuals we support while building a team equipped with the knowledge, confidence, and compassion to truly make a difference.

You will hone opportunities for skill-building, empowerment, and meaningful progress. Using your intentional, person-centred practice rooted in safety, dignity, and respect, you will help individuals make purposeful choices.

This work will challenge your patience, stretch your creativity, and demand your accountability! It is your opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact in the lives of those who rely on your support.

What Your Success Looks Like The people you support feel safe, valued, and genuinely cared for thanks to the trust and consistency you bring to their lives. You respond to challenges with patience, empathy, and stability, helping individuals to navigate complex situations while preserving their dignity and autonomy. You see growth unfold as individuals develop new skills, form meaningful relationships, and participate more fully in their communities. Your support enhances quality of life and fosters inclusion, safety, well-being, independence, and a strong sense of belonging. Your Day to Day Support individuals in achieving Individual Support Plan (ISP) goals Hand-over-hand coach, role model, teach, and encourage the development of healthy daily routines, building independence and participating in activities that enhance quality of life Empower individuals to build and strengthen essential life skills in their home, such as meal planning/preparation, personal care, and household management, while promoting independence and confidence Support community inclusion by accompanying individuals to appointments, recreation, cultural events, and meaningful community activities Foster growth in communication, problem-solving, and social connection using adaptive, strength-based approaches that honour and respond to everyone's communication style/abilities Collaborate with Program Supervisors and team members to follow individualized care plans, BSPS, risk assessments, and program materials while adapting support as needs evolve Maintain accurate and timely documentation of daily activities, progress, observations, and outcomes Contribute to a safe, stable, and supportive home environment by assisting with daily tasks while fostering a sense of home and belonging

What You Bring to The Table Direct experience working with persons with developmental disabilities in home-based or community support settings Diploma or Degree in Disability Studies, Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Community Rehabilitation, or related field (asset) Knowledge of disability support, Alberta Council of Disability Services (ACDS) standards, and Community Disability Services (CDS) sector guidelines Experience supporting individuals with complex needs and autism Understanding and practice of person-centred, strengths-based care Unmatched verbal and written communication skills Superb technology and documentation skills

Compliance Regulated Requirements Own a reliable 4-door vehicle to transport the individual(s) Active Alberta Class 5 Driver's License Clear Alberta 10-year Driver's Abstract (10 years driving experience not required) Current Standard/Intermediate First Aid with CPR Level C (Canadian Provider in person or blended) $2 Million Alberta Auto Insurance Liability coverage Clear Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check obtained in last 5 months Clear Intervention Record Check obtained in last 5 months

Regulated Physical Requirements Walk and stand for extended periods, including long distances Bend, kneel, crouch, and maintain balance Work in varied environments, including outdoor and seasonal conditions Lift, push, or pull up to 10 lbs occasionally; reach overhead and outward Perform fine motor tasks (typing, grasping, holding) and repetitive movements Communicate verbally and maintain physical stamina for short and long durations

CarePros Offers You Career opportunities in a growing, award-winning agency Innovative technology to assist in providing daily care Cornell University TCI Training (Therapeutic Crisis Intervention) Ongoing training and professional development A collaborative and diverse organization supporting you, so you never feel alone! We thank all applicants for applying; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.