Disability Service Worker

2 weeks ago

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada WJS Canada Full time
The Program

Supports a 22-year-old male individual who who has mild intellectual disability, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Borderline Personality, and asthma.


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.

In Your Role You Will

  • Support individuals with household chores, life skills, personal hygiene (if needed).
  • Provide supports as per the individual's care plan
  • Provide immediate support in crisis situations and use deescalation techniques to deal with behaviours
  • Administer medication, first aid if/when necessary.
  • Use computer program to write objective daily reports and document notes & observations regarding the client
  • Full job description available upon request
The Position

During overnight hours sleep shift staff ensure a consistent, healthy and safe environment for the person in care and are available to provide immediate support in crisis situations.

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


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

Sleep hours are paid at $16.50/hr

Scheduling:


Two (2) permanent, full-time positions that will work 12 hour night shifts ; 8 hours sleep) on a two week rotation.

Week 1 = Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Week 2 = Wednesday and Thursday

  • 8pm 11pm (3 awake hrs) assist/model nightly bedtime routine (personal hygiene, brushing teeth, etc.) ensuring a consistent, healthy and safe environment for persons in care.
  • 11pm 7am (8 sleep hrs)
  • You will be provided your own private bedroom, within the residence. In the event of an emergent situation, sleep staff will be responsible for awake responsibilities to provide immediate support in crisis situations.
  • 7am 8am support client with morning routine; day shift arrives, shift exchange
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.
  • Challenging behaviours can occur on a daily basis; 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
  • 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


Not sure you meet the requirements? We still welcome you to apply, as we may be able to consider diverse combinations of skills, education and experience.

What WJS Canada does

We are a national social services agency, that provides community-based services to children and families, persons with diverse abilities, at-risk youth and young offenders, designed to foster positive life changes and increase self-esteem.

Our Employees Enjoy

  • Employerpaid Dental & Extended Health benefits
  • Regular wage increases at 6 months and 1 year employment.
  • Staff training and opportunities to learn/work in a wide array of programs.
  • An empowering balance of independence and supervision.
  • Best practices programming and innovative client care.
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.

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