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Disability Support Workers

3 months ago

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada WJS Canada Full time

The Program:

New Program:
Silverwood


Supports a 17-year-old male individual who who has developmental disability, autism and seizure disorder, who will be transitioning to PDD at age 18.


This is a complex needs behavior position as the individual can be verbally and physically aggressive and requires mental health supports and interventions through out all shifts.


The Position:


Community Disability Support Workers (CDSW) provide high quality, personalized care, helping those we serve to overcome their challenges and develop their strengths.

We ensure a full life by nurturing creativity, friendships and encouraging community inclusion.


Challenging behaviours can occur on a daily basis and therefore, only applicants with a minimum of 2 years experience working with persons with developmental disabilities who have significant mental health concerns, aggressive behaviours and/or trauma will be considered for this position.


In Your Role You Will:

  • Support/supervise clients' complex behavioural, emotional and social needs/development (in the residence & during community activities)
  • Provide clientspecific, individualized supports (IPP) in a consistent, healthy & safe environment
  • Use deescalation techniques to deal with challenging behaviours on a daily basis. May be required to perform physical restraints (holds) on an individual to stop an individual from violent or destructive behaviours that place themselves or others at risk.
  • Assist with household chores (meal prep, cleaning, etc.)
  • Drive person in care (in your own vehicle) within the community.
  • Participate in vocational, recreational, leisure activities.
  • Provide immediate support in crisis situations.
  • Assist in the design, implementation & evaluation of ISPs, program specific policies & procedures.
  • Connect the individual with their family, friends & community.
  • Administer medication, first aid if/when necessary.
  • Use computer program to write objective daily reports and document notes & observations regarding the client

Prior to confirmation of employment all applicants must provide a current (dated within 6 months of hiring date) Criminal Record Check and Ministry Check. These checks can take up to 6 weeks to obtain, please ensure you prepare accordingly.

  • Work well in an environment with potential for aggression/violence
  • MUST HAVE 2 years experience working with individuals with significant mental health concerns, aggressive behaviours and/or trauma.
  • High School Diploma. Prefer a Certificate, Diploma or Degree
  • Disability Service Worker, Social Work, Special Education or related field
  • Valid class 5 driver license (or GDL and 2 years driving experience) with clear driving abstract and reliable vehicle
  • Clear criminal record check & social services involvement check (UPLOAD COPY IF AVAILABLE)
  • Current First Aid/CPR and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification (NVCI or CPI)
  • Training in Trauma Informed Practice, Medication Administration, Suicide Intervention, Managing Aggressive Behaviour (UMAB), Conflict Resolution, Food Safe
  • Confident & able to function in a crisis

What WJS Canada does:


WJS Canada, a national social services agency, works with government ministries, community and social organizations in Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario through over 90 contracts.

Together, we provide community-based services to children and families, persons with developmental disabilities, at-risk youth and young offenders, designed to foster positive life changes, increase self-esteem and confidence.

As a Certified B-Corp, for-profit company, we use the power of business to build a more inclusive and sustainable economy.

Over the past 30 years, we've grown to over 700 dedicated staff who serve approximately 1,600 persons through over 125 services, with revenues that exceed $50 million annually.


Our Employees Enjoy:

  • Innovation that sets and defines new standards of care.
  • An empowering balance of independence and supervision.
  • Financial reward for New Hire/Employee referrals
  • A fair and equitable wage.
  • An excellent Health and Dental benefit plan, with premiums paid by the employer
  • Programming that meets current best practices.
  • Worldclass staff training and personal development.


We recognize that equity diversity and inclusion (EDI) is an important element in our work and in our day to day lives.