Community Disability Services Worker Job Coach

Community Disability Services Worker Job Coach

Lethbridge Family Services (LFS) is seeking a Community Disability Services Worker to join our team! This position will provide support in our DaCapo department. In this role, you will support individuals with intellectual disabilities, brain injuries, and/or fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. Job Coaches specialize in supporting individuals in employment/volunteer placements, providing tailored training to promote independence in the workplace.

We offer

• a discount on gym memberships and personal insurance,

• a welcoming, inclusive work environment where people thrive and,

• support from a dynamic and skilled team which enables you to grow your career.

Job Coaches

• providing support to individuals to obtain employment, life and social skills in a group and individual settings using a variety of delivery methods,

• work in collaboration with coworkers to develop strategies to foster independence and ensure successful volunteer and employment placements for all parties,

• communicate effectively with individuals being supported, community members, coworkers and support networks in a professional manner,

• support individuals to overcome personal, social and/or behavioral challenges affecting their employment,

• teach and model good communication, interpersonal skills, problem solving, and professionalism, and

• complete required documentation for multiple clients.

Required skills and qualifications

• high school diploma and/or two years direct frontline experience in the field,

• reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, registration, and insurance ($2 000 000 liability),

• ability to work independently as well as in a team environment,

• strong communications in both verbal and written English, and

• ability to be flexible and adapt to changes.

All new employees of LFS must provide a police information check and vulnerable sector check dated not less than 90 days prior to the date of hire.

Hours: Temporary – ending September 30, 2026, with the possibility of extension – 22.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-12:30pm

Number of positions: 1

Contact Person: Emma Garrett

Application deadline: Until suitable candidate is found

Apply online at www.lfsfamily.ca and reference job posting 26DC22.

Lethbridge Family Services is an accredited social service organization. For more information, please visit LFSfamily.ca.

Lethbridge Family Services is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, representative of the clients we serve. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to ensuring that all employment opportunities are inclusive to all people. We thank everyone for their interest in Lethbridge Family Services, however, we only contact the individuals selected to continue in the process.

Lethbridge Family Services eliminates barriers from the recruitment process. If you require support during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at ***email_hidden*** so that supports can be put in place. Private information received in relation to your request for support will be used only to facilitate the recruitment process and shared only as needed with the selection committee.