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Disability Support Worker
@ Supported Lifestyles Ltd
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Supported Lifestyles Ltd is hiring a Disability Support Worker to support individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges in community and group home settings in Calgary. The work covers personal care, behavioural support, medication administration, crisis de-escalation and documentation. The posting states an hourly wage of $18.74 to $20.11 CAD and a variety of full-time, part-time and relief shifts.
Pay:
$18.74–$20.11 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Deliver specialized support in community and group home settings
- Provide behavioural and emotional support and implement behavioural support plans
- Administer and document medication per care plans
- Provide de-escalation and crisis management
- Document client records, case notes and reports
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 3 months experience with developmental disabilities or mental health challenges
- Experience providing behavioural supports
- Experience providing personal care
- Post-secondary education in a related field is an asset
- Access to a personal vehicle is an asset
- Current First Aid/CPR certification is an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Care home, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | First Aid/CPR |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Human Services, Social Work, Psychology |
| Perks mentioned | Wellness, Transit support |
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Supported Lifestyles Ltd
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Full company description
A proud part of the Calgary community since 1993, Supported Lifestyles is a not-for-profit agency that provides innovative supports to adults with developmental disabilities and complex needs. Our multi-disciplinary team provides comprehensive services which focus on community inclusion and holistic planning. We value the importance of accepting people as they are.
- LinkedIn followers
- 1,047
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 219
- Reported office locations
- 5940 Macleod Trail SW, Calgary, Alberta T2H 2G4, CA
- Business categories
- Communities
- Non Profit
- Wellness
- Mental Health
- Other recorded names
- Supported Lifestyles Ltd
- Supported Lifestyles
- Specialties
- Community Based Supports
- Respite Care
- Behavioural Support
- Psychological Services
- Behavioural Programing Development
- and Complex Behavioural Supports
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
A proud part of the Calgary community since 1993, Supported Lifestyles is a not-for-profit agency that provides innovative supports to adults with developmental disabilities and complex needs. Our multi-disciplinary team provides comprehensive services which focus on community inclusion and holistic planning. We value the importance of accepting people as they are.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Mental Health Care |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Calgary, Alberta |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Specialties | Community Based SupportsRespite CareBehavioural SupportPsychological ServicesBehavioural Programing Developmentand Complex Behavioural Supports |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 7 |
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Are you a dedicated and compassionate individual who is committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of others? Do you thrive in a community-based environment where every day brings new opportunities to empower the people you support? If so, Supported Lifestyles is looking for a Support Worker to join its diverse and mission-driven team.
About the Company
Supported Lifestyles Ltd. is a not-for-profit agency that provides services to individuals with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges. Its mission is to provide highly specialized, quality supports to individuals with complex disabilities. Additionally, it prides itself on employing individuals who demonstrate and embody a culture of care in every interaction and communication — whether this is with the individuals they support or their work colleagues.
What's in it for You
In addition to working with a dynamic and supportive team in a meaningful role, you will receive the following perks:.
- Social events including employee appreciation, and employee recognition.
- Work-life balance.
- Growth and career advancement opportunities.
- Wellness workshop and Mental Health Resources.
- Close to public transit.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities of this position may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Deliver quality, specialized services in accordance with Supported Lifestyles' mission, philosophy, agency, and position standards.
- Provide support to individuals through community integration, skill learning, and positive quality of life.
- Provide assistance to individuals in service, including behavioural and emotional support, data collection, and implementation of behavioural support plans.
- Participate in community and recreational pursuits with individuals in service.
- Administer and document medication in accordance with organizational policies and individual care plans.
- Participate in the general upkeep of the group home.
- Provide de-escalation support and crisis management as needed.
- Document and maintain accurate client records, case notes, and reports.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Minimum 3 months of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and/or mental health challenges.
- Experience providing behavioural supports to clients.
- Experience providing personal care (e.g., assisting with bathing, toileting, and personal hygiene).
- Post-secondary education in a related field is an asset (e.g., Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, etc.).
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Access to a personal vehicle is an asset (we support individuals across all four quadrants of Calgary).
- Current First Aid/CPR certification is an asset.
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $ 18.74 - 20.11 CAD per hour.
Schedule
We have several shifts available to suit all lifestyles! Shifts typically fall between 09:00–15:00, 15:00–21:00, 09:00–21:00 ( weekdays and weekends), and 21:00–09:00 (overnights). We offer a variety of full-time, part-time, and relief opportunities, with the option to pick up additional shifts. We support individuals in all quadrants of the city (NE, NW, SE, SW).
We thank all candidates for their interest, but please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.
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