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Disability Support Worker

3 months ago

Town of Vegreville, Canada WJS Canada Full time
Competition Number:

304-32 Dakota House

Job Number:

J0624-0442

Job Title:

Disability Support Worker (7am to 7pm)

Job Type:

Permanent, Full-Time

City:

Vegreville

Province / State:

Alberta

Hours of Work Per Week:

varies

Scheduled Days Each Week:

Varies

Scheduled Hours:

12 hour day shifts (7am to 7pm) on a 2-week rotation Week 1: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat Week 2: Sun, Wed, Thurs

Number Of Positions:

1

Hiring Manager Name & Title:

Thomas Abolarin - Team Leader

Compensation:

$22.90 - $25.30/Hour

The Program

304-32 Vegreville Dakota House

This Disability Supports program assists persons with developmental disabilities and in need of behavioral supports to live supported in their community home, help them with daily home/life activities, and community inclusion.

Previous experience with complex, high behavior supports is an asset.
When escalated and displaying behaviors, persons-served may require de-escalation from self-injury (head butting), throwing objects, or damaging property

The Position

This 24-7 community-based home in Vegreville, supports male persons-served, at home (mentoring/supervising daily activities, household chores) to encourage independence and in the community (attending appointments, be involved in recreational/social activities, volunteer, etc.) to encourage integration into the community.

This program is double staffed during the day. The persons-served can independently toilet, bath and dress themselves, however some prompting may be required to ensure adequate cleanliness, bushing hair/teeth, etc.). Within the community the persons-served enjoy going out to socialize, eat out, swim, go to the gym, go for drives, attend community events.

NOTE* CUPE union membership required

*Complex need rate ($22.90+/hr) paid when supporting complex needs clients. Regular rate ($19.60) paid for training/meetings/non-complex needs work.*

In Your Role You Will
  • Support individuals to build life skills and be active in daily household chores which may include cooking, laundry, house cleaning, etc.
  • Model &/or when required, provide personal care, which may include, bathing, toileting, grooming, dental care, etc.
  • Encourage good citizenship skills and building of relationships within their home and community
  • Drive individual in your own vehicle to appointments, day programs, community events, etc..
  • use your knowledge and experience with disabilities, to identify issues, set goals and celebrate success.
  • coach individuals with behavior, emotional or physical challenges
  • reinforce strengths that are already in place and offer support within the home and around the community.
  • Contribute toward design, implementation and evaluation of individual service plans, program specific policies & procedures.
  • Communicate/document information that relates to program changes/service recipient changes to peers, ministry representatives and other stakeholders as required.
  • Observe/document needs of individuals in service.
*** 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.

As An Ideal Candidate You Possess
  • A passion for working in the diverse abilities sector and caring for others
  • Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and complex mental health needs. Other experience such as LPN, Nursing or Health Care Aide may be considered.
  • High School Diploma/GED or Diploma/Degree in Disabilities Studies, Social Work, Human Services, Special Education or equivalent
  • MANDATORY - A valid Class 5 Driver License, clear driving abstract and reliable vehicle with suitable insurance.
  • Cooking and cleaning are part of the responsibilities of this role
  • Experience supporting clients/patients with complex behaviours an asset.
  • A positive attitude and belief that persons with disabilities have the right to define/pursue their life choices, and participate in community events, employment and recreation.
ALSO helpful, but will train if needed:
  • Skills in assisting individuals in anger management, daily living, self help, etc.
  • First Aid/CPR Certification
  • Non-violent Crisis Intervention, Medication Administration, Abuse Protocol, Proactive Procedures and Behavioural Strategies, Foundations and Disabilities Training
  • Knowledge of basic health and safety rules and guidelines for personal health and safety, as appropriate.
What WJS Canada does

We are a national social services agency, that provide community-based services to children and families, persons with developmental disabilities, at-risk youth and young offenders, designed to foster positive life changes and increase self-esteem. Over the past 30 years, we've grown to over 700 dedicated staff, in 3 provinces, who serve approximately 1,600 persons through over 125 services. As a Certified B-Corp, for-profit company, we use the power of business to build a more inclusive and sustainable economy.

Our Employees Enjoy
  • Employer-paid Dental & Extended Health benefits
  • Regular wage increases at 6 months and 1 year employment.
  • Matching RRSP plan for eligible employees
  • 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 care.
For more information on WJS Canada visit our website:

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you Please apply.

Equal-Opportunity Employer
Our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is unwavering. We believe that varied backgrounds and experiences fuel innovation and success. As an equal-opportunity employer, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion across all operations. We're seeking candidates passionate about contributing to our multicultural teams and enriching our workplace with their unique insights and cultural sensitivity.
We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply and join us in fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment.

No telephone calls please. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified. #J-18808-Ljbffr