Social & community services jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 21, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 1,271
Employers: 416

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $29.91Across 176 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $62,656Across 38 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: <1%1 listing
Hybrid: 8%96 listings
On-site: 92%1,174 listings

Employers hiring include Home Instead (38), Fraser Health (35), HealthCareersInSask.ca (31).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Social & community services jobs in Canada

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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR (PART-TIME)
McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association of Calgary & Area
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Part-time
…children, youth, adults, and families by providing programs and services that support those with complex needs - including mental health…
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$33.49 to $35.31 CAD / hour
Other
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Full-time
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Full-time · Part-time
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Calgary SCOPE

COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER (COMPLEX NEEDS)

Calgary, AB, T2E 6J5, Canada

Job type: Full-time · Part-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 13, 2026

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Original job description

COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER (COMPLEX NEEDS)

JOB SUMMARY

The Scope Society of Alberta is a not-for-profit agency that supports individuals with developmental disabilities as well as mental health concerns. Our complex needs programs provide individualized programming and assistance to adults with challenging needs and high behaviours. We are seeking coverage for a variety of shifts, including daytime, overnight and weekend coverage. The Scope Society of Alberta provides wraparound 24/7 support to these individuals in their homes and in the community.

Successful candidates hired into this program will receive specialized paid training and learning opportunities to develop, build on and maintain the skills necessary to support our individuals effectively. These will include CPI (Crisis Prevention and Intervention), ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) and more, in addition to client-specific training.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Community Support Worker, you will be responsible to:

Promoting individual goals and aspirations
Supporting daily activities (e.g., volunteer, paid employment, leisure interests, transport clients to their appointments, etc.)
Providing mental health and behavioral support
Providing support to maintain health (i.e., attending medical appointment, medication administration, liaising with pharmacy, emotional support, etc.)
Providing aspects of home maintenance and supporting daily routines (meal preparation, cleaning, laundry, etc.)
Supporting the development and maintenance of meaningful relationships
Supporting choice, rights and responsibilities and promoting and facilitating empowerment

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Post-secondary education in a related field (e.g., diploma or degree in Disability Studies, Social Work, Psychology, etc.) along with 1 - 2 years of experience working with adults with developmental disabilities who have a dual diagnosis (an accompanying mental health diagnosis) or an equivalent combination.
Ability to work in a team environment. Strong communication and organizational skills and the ability to establish collaborative and effective relationships with others are required for this position.
Ability to work in a high-stress environment where crisis situations may be imminent, utilizing strong crisis intervention and prevention skills as well as sound knowledge of mental health diagnoses and developmental disabilities to react and intervene appropriately and safely.
Training in First Aid and CPR, CPI (Crisis Prevention and Intervention Training) and Vecova Medication Administration are an asset.
Provision of a criminal record check with vulnerable sector check is required for all employees prior to starting shifts.

We offer a supportive team environment, flexible hours, training, and competitive wages and benefits.

Hours of shifts may vary depending on client, but typical shifts are as follows:

9 AM to 5 PM (day shift)
5 PM to 9 PM (evening shift)
9 PM to 9 AM (overnight shift, either awake for 12 hours or sleeping for 8 of 12 hours depending on client)

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume via e-mail quoting Position #CSTCN826 to:

Human Resources - Email – [email protected] (no spaces)

We thank all candidates for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Responsibilities

The Community Support Worker provides individualized mental health and behavioral support to adults with developmental disabilities in their homes and the community. Responsibilities include assisting with daily routines, facilitating individual goals, and ensuring the health and safety of clients.

Requirements

Candidates must have post-secondary education in a related field and 1-2 years of experience working with adults with developmental disabilities and dual diagnoses. Strong communication skills and the ability to work in high-stress environments are required.

Skills

Crisis prevention
Crisis intervention
Mental health support
Behavioral support
Medication administration
Communication skills
Organizational skills
First aid
CPR
ASIST
Developmental disability support

Benefits

Paid training
Learning opportunities
Competitive wages
Benefits

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Community Support Worker
Developmental Disabilities
Mental Health
Crisis Prevention
Crisis Intervention
ASIST
First Aid
CPR
Medication Administration
Behavioral Support
Social Work
Disability Studies
Psychology
Wraparound Support
Criminal Record Check
Vulnerable Sector Check

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