Disability Supports Worker

**The Program**

WJS Canada operates several community living programs to support people with developmental disabilities in becoming active, empowered and involved in their community regardless of the challenges they face - developmental disabilities, acquired brain injury, FASD, autism, and dual diagnosis etc. Our passion is to improve all aspects of a person's life by focusing on their needs and progress. We encourage daily independence and self-sufficiency together with community inclusion.

**In Your Role You Will**
- Support/supervise clients' complex behavioural, emotional and social needs/development (in the residence & during community activities)
- Use de-escalation techniques to deal with challenging behaviours.
- Assist with household chores (meal prep, cleaning, etc.)
- Drive person in care (in your own vehicle) within the community.
- Participate in vocational, recreational, leisure activities along with client.
- Provide immediate support in crisis situations.
- Assist in the design, implementation & evaluation of ISPs, program specific policies & procedures.
- Connect the individual with their family, friends & community.
- Administer medication, first aid if/when necessary.
- Use computer program to write objective daily reports and document notes & observations regarding the client

**The Position**

As a Complex Needs Disability Serevice Worker, you will use your extensive knowledge and experience with disabilities, to identify issues, set goals and celebrate success. Each day you will coach individuals with behavior, emotional or physical challenges, teach daily living and good citizenship skills, encourage independence, reinforce strengths that are already in place and offer support within the home and around the community.

ALLERGY ALERT - Client smokes/vapes within residence

**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.**
- Work well in an environment with potential for aggression/violence
- 2+ years experience working with individuals with significant mental health concerns, aggressive behaviours and/or trauma.
- High School Diploma
- Valid class 5 driver license with clear driving abstract and reliable vehicle
- MANDT Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification
- Confident & able to function in a crisis

Internal applicants must successfully complete their probationary period prior to applying

NOTE: Not sure if you meet the requirements? We welcome you to still apply, as we may be able to consider diverse combinations of skills, education and experience.
**What WJS Canada does**

We are a close-knit national social services agency, that provides 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.

**Our Employees Enjoy**
- Employer-paid Dental & Extended Health benefits after 3 months 30+hr/wk employment
- 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**

We recognize that equity diversity and inclusion (EDI) is an important element in our work and in our day to day lives.