Developmental Support Professional - Luna

Our Luna Program is seeking a full time candidate for the role of Developmental Support Worker.

Are you passionate about helping those in your community and making a lasting impact on someone’s life? We are currently seeking dedicated Developmental Support Worker who will serve as positive role models to support, lead, and encourage young people. You will have the chance to model healthy relationships, encourage positive behavior, and design activities to promote the overall welfare of participants, all while increasing your knowledge of trauma-informed care and therapeutic programming. Accelerate your career while doing a job that truly matters and enjoy the intrinsic rewards of helping people lead better lives.

Who we are
Mountain Plains Community Services Society of the North (MPCSSN) is a non-profit, charitable society governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Our Society has operated numerous diverse community and family-focused programs that are designed to address the unique needs of the Northwest region of Alberta since 1972. Currently, we offer services in partnership with Alberta Health Services and Alberta Human Services.
Mountain Plains CSSN is accredited by CARF International and is a member of the ALIGN Association of Community Services as well as the Children’s Welfare League of Canada.

What we can offer you

• Ongoing commitment to training and educational opportunities for your professional growth and development
• 2 Weeks Vacation for your 1st year of employment, increasing to 4 weeks in your 2nd
• Educational Support after 2 years of employment
• Comprehensive benefits package at three months of employment
• RRSP Matching at 6 months of employment
• Wellness spending account at 3 months of employment
• Salary $48,124.00
• Expected Shifts: This role expected schedule is four-on four-off, 12 hour Shifts, Day Shift as a Developmental Support Worker Days

Role and Responsibilities:
The role of the Developmental Support Worker is to provide and help coordinate client centered support services to individuals identified as living with a developmental disability with significant specializations. Developmental Support Workers will report to, and work alongside, the Program Manager at their designed home program to develop and implement individualized programming to assist individuals in reaching goals created for them by themselves, their guardians, their educators or a combination of the three. Developmental Support Workers will do this by utilizing a variety of skills and techniques to teach life and independent living skills to the individuals in an out of home, or In-home placement.

Developmental Support Workers will adapt a team approach when supporting individuals, ensuring that clients are making decisions based on pre-determined rules and guidelines designed to encourage independence, promote personal growth, and maintain safety. They will connect the individual and the individual’s family to community services and programs in the community as needed.

This position includes variable hours and shifts, including but not limited to; day shifts and
awake night shifts. In addition to this, all employees may take on different roles and work
shifts at variable locations and programs within the agency if the need arises. The Developmental Support Worker should implement the MPCSSN Culture Code into their daily activities (Make an Impact, Commit to Continuous Growth, Cultivate Authentic Experiences, Take Ownership & Pride, Celebrate All Wins)

Must have

• Degree or 2 Year Diploma in Child and Youth Care, or related human services field.
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s License
• Driver’s Abstract
• Clear Criminal Records Check
• Clear Children’s Service Intervention Record Check.
• Vehicle Insurance stating $2 million liability and access to a reliable vehicle

Hiring Assets

• Knowledge of supporting youth struggling with Mental Health concerns and High-Risk lifestyles

At Mountain Plains Community Services Society of the North, we value diversity in our workforce and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We appreciate all responses and advise that only those candidates qualified will be selected for an interview.