Community Service Worker

Community Service Worker - Temporary Part Time Closing Date: March 16, 2025 at 1600 hrs. PPDD (Programs for Persons with Developmental Disabilities) Edmonton, AB Londonderry (North Edmonton) The world could use more Good Samaritans. If you are interested in a diverse and rewarding career within a dynamic organization, then choose a career where people matter; where you are valued, appreciated for your hard work, and supported. Join a team that empowers you to live up to your potential so that you can feel part of something bigger and make a difference in the lives of others. The Opportunity Employment Type: Temporary Part Time 0.4 FTE May 2025 or Return of Incumbent Hours of Work: Saturday & Sunday 0700-1500 hrs Wages: $17.30-$23.67 Participation in recreation outings preferred.

• previous experience supporting persons with disabilities
• behavioural experience and ability to implement behavioural programs
• personal care experience and /or education
• previous community inclusion experience and knowledge of community resources
• strong verbal and written communication skills
• computer skills required
• ability to perform lifts and transfers per job requirements

Who we are:

At The Good Samaritan Society, Good Samaritan Canada, and Good Samaritan Delta View Care Centre, we believe that our employees are our number one asset. Since 1949, we have been providing excellence in complex/long term care, assisted/supportive living, and other specialized care services for the elderly and those with developmental and physical support requirements. We could not do what we do without our dedicated and committed employees.

What we can offer you:

• Work/life balance
• Learning and development opportunities
• Competitive wages
• Pension and benefits for eligible employees
• Paid vacation time for eligible employees
• Discounted services with many of our local businesses
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Employee recognition events

Requirements:

• Valid First Aid and CPR Certification
• A current and clear Criminal Records Check Form and if applicable a Vulnerable Sector Check that has been obtained no more than 90 calendar days prior to the hire date.
• A tuberculosis screening that has been completed no more than 12 months prior to the hire date.

Diversity-Equity-Inclusion The Good Samaritan Society and Good Samaritan Canada is committed to upholding the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and reconciliation in the workplace at all levels of the organization, as well as in the delivery of our services. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities, and people from the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

• Good Samaritan Society celebrated our 75th Anniversary in 2024.
• Good Samarian is a 2024 Alberta Continuing Care Association award recipient for Innovator of the Year
• Good Samaritan is a 2023 Canadian HR award recipient for Excellence for Diversity and Inclusion
• Good Samaritan is a 2023 Canadian College of Health Leaders award recipient for Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion

How to apply:

• Visit us online at www.gss.org or apply at http://hrnet.gss.org and create a profile

We thank all applicants, however only candidates under consideration will be contacted for an interview.

Information :

• Company : The Good Samaritan Society
• Position : Community Service Worker
• Location : Edmonton, AB
• Country : CA