Disability management worker

apartmentEdmonton Integrated Services placeEdmonton calendar_month 

Overview

Languages

English

Education
  • College/CEGEP
  • Disability studies
  • Psychology, other
  • Mental and social health services and allied professions, other

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment
  • Education or training
  • Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
Work setting
  • Group home
  • Community agency
  • Social service or charity agency
  • Community centre
  • Private residence

Responsibilities

Tasks
  • Prepare reports or case histories
  • Supervise support staff
  • Administrative and office activities
  • Perform administrative tasks
  • Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
  • Conduct follow-up assessments
  • Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
  • Provide suicide and crisis intervention
  • Resolve conflict situations
  • Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
  • Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff
  • Assist clients/guests with special needs
  • Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
  • Offer mentoring
  • Supervise office and volunteer staff
  • Administer first aid in emergency situations
Supervision
  • More than 20 people
  • Contractors
  • Committees
  • Staff in various areas of responsibility

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge
  • Electronic mail
  • Desktop publishing software
  • MS Office
Insurance experience
  • Liability insurance
Area of work experience
  • Community service organization

Additional information

Security and safety
  • Criminal record check
  • Vulnerable sector check
Transportation/travel information
  • Own transportation
  • Willing to travel
  • Willing to travel regularly
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Travel expenses paid by employer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
  • Ability to work independently
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail
  • Large workload
Personal suitability
  • Accurate
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Interpersonal awareness
  • Judgement
  • Values and ethics
  • Client focus
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Team player
  • Organized

Benefits

Health benefits
  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
Financial benefits
  • As per collective agreement
  • Life insurance
  • Pension plan
Other benefits
  • Free parking available
  • Parking available
  • Wellness program
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