Disability Support Worker

5 months ago


Fort McMurray, Canada WJS Canada Full time

Job Type: Permanent, Part-Time
Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada
Scheduled Hours: 2 shifts of 3 hours per week - days will be according to client needs

Compensation: $22.43+/hr
The Program
348-34 Ft Mc SIL Program
This Supported Independent Living program supports for a male with developmental disabilities with daily living, maintaining their home and paying bills.

In Your Role You Will
- Mentor and teach life skills including communication, emotional regulation, budgeting, household management, sexual health, self care, relationships, and boundaries, self expression, community awareness, personal safety, etc.
- Promote community inclusion in artistic, educational, recreational and volunteer activities
- Link the client to community support services and employment coaching such as resume building or job searches.

The Position
We're looking for a compassionate individual to work 4 hrs/day (Mon - Thurs) with the client to teach life skills, provide support for activities of daily living (household tasks, banking, etc.) and mentor/encourage their to independent success.
Some flexibility with these hours may be required upon client request.

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.**
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- Grade 12 diploma
- Prefer Diploma in Disability Studies or related Social Sciences/Human Services or equivalent.
- 2 years related life skills experience
- Valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license, Driver’s Abstract and proof of insurability.
- First Aid/CPR, Restrictive Procedures, Abuse Protocols, Non Violent Crisis Prevention Intervention.
- Committed to philosophies and principles of community based living for individuals in service.

Not sure you meet the requirements? We may be able to consider diverse combinations of skills, education and experience, so please apply.**
**What WJS Canada does**
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- Make a positive difference in the lives of the people you serve.
- Provide standard-setting service.
- Enhance and strengthen your community.
- Enjoy a challenging, safe, healthy and rewarding workplace.

Our Employees Enjoy*
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- Programming that meets current best practices.
- Innovation that sets and defines new standards of care.
- An empowering balance of independence and supervision.
- World-class staff training and personal development.
- A fair and equitable wage.

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**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $22.40 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift

**Experience**:

- developmental disability support: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 driver's license and own vehicle (required)

Work Location: In person



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