Disability Service Worker

5 months ago

Vegreville, Canada WJS Canada Full time

**The Program**

304-38 Vegreville Eiffel 65

This lifetime home supports persons-served with complex, high behaviours, living with developmental disabilities and other mental health challenges.

WJS Canada staff encourage these individuals to live a full life with personalized care that maximizes independence, supports unique strengths and qualities, and encourages community involvement.

Previous experience with complex behavior supports and/or American Sign Language (ASL) is an asset.

**In Your Role You Will**
- Support individuals to build life skills and social/occupational skills, independence and encourage participation and social interaction within the community.
- Teach/assist the client with daily household tasks (food preparation, laundry, cleaning, etc) and light personal care (grooming, dental care, bathing)
- Drive individual in your own vehicle to appointments, day programs, community events, etc..
- 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.

**The Position**

Supports residents, at home (mentoring/supervising daily activities, support with social and life skills) to encourage independence and in the community (attending appointments, be involved in recreational/social activities, volunteer, etc.) to encourage integration into the community.

NOTE* This position requires CUPE union membership

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

**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.**
- 1 year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities & complex needs. Other experience such as Nursing, Education Assistant or Health Care Aide may be considered.
- High School Diploma or GED
- MANDATORY - A valid Class 5 Driver License, clear driving abstract and reliable vehicle with suitable insurance.
- Experience supporting clients/patients with autism an asset.
- American Sign Language (ASL) skills a definite 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.
- Skills in assisting individuals in anger management, daily living, self help, etc.
- First Aid/CPR Certification
- Crisis Prevention 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**

WJS helps people with developmental disabilities thrive in their communities through a variety of programs and services, including:

- Community-based homes and residential care
- Supportive Independent living
- Family support services, including respite care
- Day programs, community involvement, employment
- Behaviour, emotional and mental health support

**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.

**Website reference**

**Closing Statement**

Not sure you meet the requirements? We may be able to consider diverse combinations of skills, education and experience, so please apply.

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