Disability Services Worker

2 weeks ago


Slave Lake, Canada WJS Canada Full time

**The Program**

344-31 NorthEast House

This long-term program encourages persons with developmental disabilities to maximize their independence, develop unique strengths and enjoy community integration through social recreational activities.

**In Your Role You Will**
- Encourage client in achieving Individual Support Plan (ISP) goals, support them during setbacks and celebrate their successes.
- Assist individuals, according to functioning abilities, with hygiene, personal care and daily living skills - such as preparing meals.
- Drive person in care (in your own vehicle) and supervise/participate with the client in recreational, leisure, vocational (training/employment) activities in the community.
- Assist individual with behavioural, emotional and social needs/skills
- Administer medication, first aid if/when necessary.

**The Position**

The Disability Service Worker supports the client with daily living activities (meal preparation, household chores, laundry, etc.) and community access (accessing transportation to educational, recreation and community programs/events).

Bona Fide Occupational Requirement: This is a gender-specific position based upon the behaviour and needs of the persons served.

Scheduling:
Two week rotation, working an average of 34 hours per week.
- Rotation includes working weekends
- Shift times vary from 8 to 12 hours per shift, such as 0700-1900, or, 0930-1730
- Duration of this position will be dependent on the return of the incumbent.

**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.**
- Experience working with developmental disability or mental illness: 2 years
- Education in a related field
- MUST HAVE - Valid Class 5 Driver’s License; reliable vehicle, clean driver’s abstract and adequate insurance
- Must be physically able to do lifts/transfers and be able to provide personal care, such as bathing, etc.
- Skills in coaching/assisting individuals in life skills, anger management, daily chores, self help & problem solving, etc.
- Committed to philosophies and principles of community based living for individuals in service.
- Good computer skills - as all files are electronic

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**
- 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**
- Work/life balance
- Learning and career development opportunities
- Competitive wages
- Paid vacation and benefits for eligible employees
- Matching RRSP plan for eligible employees
- Professional development opportunities and job-related training
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Long Service Milestone rewards
- Employee referral bonus program

**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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