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Nights Disability Support Workers

3 months ago

Slave Lake, Canada WJS Canada Full time
The Program
344-32 The Herd (enhancement of supports)


This overnight program assists a person with developmental disabilities to remain in their family home by providing night-time relief to the primary care givers.

Supports will be given in a private area of the home (basement suite) to help the client to maximize their independence and further develop their unique strengths.

In Your Role You Will
Hours and rotation may vary based on needs of the person served.

Typical overnight shift may include:

  • 9:30pm 11pm (1.5 awake hrs) assist/model nightly bedtime routine (personal hygiene, brushing teeth, etc.) ensuring a consistent, healthy and safe environment for persons in care.
  • 11pm 3am (4 sleep hrs)
  • You will be provided your own private bedroom, within the residence and sleep hours are paid at minimum wage $15/hr. In the event of an emergent situation, sleep staff will be responsible for awake responsibilities to provide immediate support in crisis situations.
  • 3am 9:30am (6.5 awake hrs) awake supports until family care begins at 9:30am
The Position

During overnight hours the Overnight Community Disability Support Worker ensures a consistent, healthy and safe environment for the persons in care and are available to provide immediate support in crisis situations.

In the event of an emergent situation sleep staff will be responsible/paid for awake responsibilities.


The front-line DSW sleeps at the client's residence and is available, if needed, to assist the client during overnight hours.


Bona Fide Occupational Requirement:
This is a gender-specific position based upon the behavior and needs of the persons served.
Criminal Record Check/Ministry Check Statement

  • 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.
  • Previous experience working with developmental disability or mental illness
  • High School Diploma. Ideally, post secondary education in a related human services field


 MUST HAVE
  • Valid Class 5 Driver's License; reliable vehicle, clean driver's abstract and adequate insurance
  • Skills in coaching/assisting individuals in life skills, anger management, daily chores, self help & problem solving, etc.
  • Committed to philosophies and principles of community based living for individuals in service.
  • Good computer skills as all files are electronic
  • Internal applicants must successfully complete their probationary period prior to applying
What WJS Canada does

WJS Canada, a national social services agency, provides 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.

Our Employees Enjoy

  • 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.
  • Innovation that sets and defines new standards of care.
  • An empowering balance of independence and supervision.
  • Worldclass staff training and personal development.
Website reference

Closing Statement

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