Disability Service Worker

5 days ago

Barrhead, Canada WJS Canada Full time

The Program
Disabilities program 336-43 Auto Alley, a residential home in Barrhead, supports/supervises individuals with challenging behaviours and developmental disabilities including: developmental delays, epilepsy, Disruptive Behavior Disorder and PTSD.
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
High behaviours occur daily, therefore, only applicants with experience supporting persons with verbal/aggressive behaviours, significant mental health concerns, and/or trauma will be considered for this position.

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 - Regular wage increases at 6 months and 1 year employment.
- 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 client 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.

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