Disability Support Worker

7 months ago

Vegreville, Canada WJS Canada Full time

**The Program**

304-34 Vegreville Fourplex

WJS Canada staff encourage persons with developmental disabilities/mental health issues to live a full life with personalized care based on individual needs. Our commitment is to provide the people we serve with programs that maximize progress and independence, support unique strengths and qualities, and encourage integration into the community.

**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 personal care (grooming, dental care, bathing, toileting)
- 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**

The Disability Support Worker (DSW) supports individuals with diverse abilities, including developmental disabilities in their home (coaching/supporting with daily activities/household chores) to encourage independence and in the community; attending appointments, be involved in recreational/social activities, volunteer, etc. Encourage integration into the
community.

Challenging behaviours may occur on a daily basis and therefore, only applicants with a minimum of 1 year experience working with persons with complex disabilities/significant mental health concerns, aggressive behaviours and/or trauma will be considered for this position.

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.*

**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 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.
- 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**

WJS Canada is 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 750+ 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**
- Financial reward for New Hire/Employee referrals
- A fair and equitable wage.
- 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.

**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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