Posted 3 days ago
Community Support Worker (Casual)
@ L'Arche Canada Inc.
Edmonton, Alberta
Overview
L'Arche Canada Inc. is hiring a casual Community Support Worker to support adults with developmental disabilities living in a group home. The work covers daily living, health and safety, emotional and spiritual support, community access and household tasks. The posting requires Grade 12 or equivalent and a Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check, and lists evening, weekend and night awake shifts.
Responsibilities:
- Support daily living, personal care and meals
- Administer medication and respond to emergencies
- Assist in developing individual support plans
- Help Core Members access community resources
- Maintain accurate documentation and reports
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check
- Certificate in community support or related field (preferred)
- Experience with developmental disabilities (preferred)
- Driver's licence (preferred)
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-03
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-07
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Home, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | First Aid |
| Driver’s licence | preferred |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Fields of study | Community Support Work, Disability Studies, Social Services, Health Care Aide |
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L'Arche Canada Inc.
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Creating a world where everyone belongs / Créer un monde où chacun est inclus
Full company description
Creating a world where everyone belongs ✨ Créer un monde où chacun est inclus ✨ At L’Arche, people with and without intellectual disabilities live, work, and learn together, creating communities of friendship and belonging. L'Arche strives to shape a more human and just society 💙 OPPORTUNITIES: 🇨🇦 Each year, L’Arche hires over 200 new Assistants to live and work in 28 communities across Canada. 💡 All new Assistants participate in the L’Arche leadership development program. 🕰 Many Assistants choose to stay at L’Arche for one or two years; there are also opportunities for long-term roles in leadership across the country. 🌎 There are opportunities to transfer to one of 156 L’Arche communities around the world. ⭐️ Compensation and benefits are provided; Assistant roles are full-time. 📚 We hire people from a wide variety of educational backgrounds. ✏️ Opportunities available in either English or French. ⚡️ Learn more about the Assistant role: https://www.larche.ca/apply À L'Arche, des personnes avec et sans déficience intellectuelle vivent, travaillent, apprennent ensemble et forment des communautés inclusives basées sur l'amitié et l'appartenance. L'Arche s'efforce de façonner une société plus humaine et plus juste. 🇨🇦 Chaque année, l’Arche embauche et accueille plus de 200 nouveaux Assistants pour vivre et travailler dans 28 communautés à travers le Canada. 💡 Tous les nouveaux Assistants participent au Programme de formation au Leadership de L’Arche. 🕰 Plusieurs Assistants font le choix de demeurer à L’Arche pour un an ou deux. Il y a aussi des possibilités d’accéder à des rôles de leadership à travers le pays. 🌎 Il est aussi possible d’être Assistant dans l’une des 156 communautés à travers le monde. ⭐️ Un salaire et des avantages sociaux sont attribués. Les assignations sont à temps plein. 📚 Nous embauchons des personnes ayant des profils académiques très variés. ✏️ Les opportunités sont en français et en anglais.
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- Reported office locations
- 500 Gouin Blvd. East, Suite 500, Montreal, Quebec H3L 3R9, CA
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- Business categories
- Residential
- Advocacy
- Education
- Non Profit
- Social Impact
- Real Estate
- Social Assistance
- Other recorded names
- L'Arche Canada Inc.
- L'Arche Canada
- Specialties
- teamwork
- spiritual life
- community
- friendship
- supportive
- leadership
- creativity
- understanding
- commitment
- relationship
- personal growth
- meaningful work
- core values
- celebration
- Servant Leadership
- disability
- inclusion
- disability pride
- Français
- Community Life
- Non Profit
- International Organization
- Down Syndrome
- and Openness
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- 0
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Creating a world where everyone belongs ✨ Créer un monde où chacun est inclus ✨ At L’Arche, people with and without intellectual disabilities live, work, and learn together, creating communities of friendship and belonging. L'Arche strives to shape a more human and just society 💙 OPPORTUNITIES: 🇨🇦 Each year, L’Arche hires over 200 new Assistants to live and work in 28 communities across Canada. 💡 All new…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Individual and Family Services |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Montreal, Quebec |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1969 |
| Specialties | teamworkspiritual lifecommunityfriendshipsupportiveleadershipcreativityunderstandingcommitmentrelationship |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 17 |
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L'Arche welcomes Assistants to live, work, and learn together with adults with developmental disabilities in our communities. We strive to shape a more human and just society by offering people of different abilities an experience of companionship, community, and belonging.
We're looking to welcome a Community Support Worker to support people with developmental disabilities in a group home. This is a casual position.
Position Overview
The Community Support Worker supports individuals with developmental disabilities (Core Members) living in a L'Arche home. This role involves assisting Core Members in all aspects of daily living, including personal care, health and safety, social and emotional support, spiritual support, and household responsibilities. The Community Support Worker fosters a supportive, inclusive, and respectful environment that promotes the dignity of every person, nurtures everyone’s gifts, and builds mutual relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Relationship & Atmosphere
- Build respectful and mutual relationships with Core Members (e.g., listening with empathy, providing emotional support and encouragement, sharing stories and activities together).
- Foster a welcoming and inclusive home atmosphere that reflects the personality and preferences of all house members.
- Encourage active participation in the home and community.
Individual Support Planning & Documentation
- Assist in developing and implementing Individual Support Plans (ISPs) and behavioral support plans.
- Support Core Members to build and maintain skills and gifts to promote personal growth, independence and contribution to the home and community.
- Support Core Members in making decisions that affect their life, maximizing their choices and participation.
- Maintain accurate documentation in all areas as directed: financial, medical, log notes, medication, incident reports, assessments, etc.
Health & Safety
- Observe and report changes in health, behaviors, and well-being.
- Administer medication.
- Respond to emergencies and provide First Aid when needed.
- Support Core Members during hospital stays and healthcare appointments.
- Be knowledgeable about and adhere to all safety and emergency procedures.
- Promote a safe environment by identifying and reporting hazards and taking immediate action when necessary.
Personal Care & Daily Living
- Provide respectful assistance with all aspects of daily living: hygiene, grooming, dressing, eating, mobility, etc.
- Support meal planning, grocery shopping, meal preparation, and safe food handling.
- Assist Core Members with money management, appointments, transportation, and household chores.
- Assist in maintaining the physical home, vehicle, and equipment, including cleaning and housekeeping tasks, seasonal yard care, minor repairs, etc.
Community Access & Advocacy
- Help Core Members access community resources (e.g., medical, legal, employment, recreation, spiritual communities).
- Communicate with guardians, healthcare and other professionals.
- Support Core Members to build and maintain social connections with friends and family, neighbors, the wider L’Arche family, etc.
- Accompany Core Members on outings including places of worship, social and recreational, shopping, etc.
Other Duties
- Fulfill other duties as required to support the Core Members, and the functioning of the home and community.
Qualifications and Experience
Required:
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Acceptable Police Information Check that includes the Vulnerable Sector Check
Preferred:
- Certificate in Community Support Work, Disability Studies, Social Services, Health Care Aide, or related field
- Experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities
- Driver's license and driving experience
Evening shifts (3 to 10pm), Weekend shifts (9am to 9pm), Night Awake shifts (10pm to 9am).
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