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Disability Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Slave Lake, Canada WJS Canada Full time

The Program
344-32 The Herd (New person-served)

This Supportive Independent Living program encourages persons with developmental disabilities to maximize their independence, further develop their unique strengths and enjoy community integration through social, recreational and community activities.
In Your Role You Will
- Mentor and teach life skills including communication skills, coping with emotions and change, budgeting, household management, sexual health, boundaries and self care, relationships, self expression, social skills, coping tools, community awareness, personal safety, etc.
- Promote inclusion in community activities involving artistic, educational, recreational programming and participation in the volunteer sector.
- Assist the client in setting & achieving goals, support them during setbacks and celebrate their successes.
- Link the client to community support services
- Assist individual with daily living skills - such as preparing meals, household chores.
- 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 will support a young adult to gain independent living skills, including assistance with daily living activities (meal preparation, household chores, laundry, etc.) and community access (accessing transportation to educational, recreation and community programs/events). They Supportive Independent Living worker also, mentors and advocates for the client and empowers them to be self reliant and confident.

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
- High School Diploma. Ideally, post secondary education in a related human services field
- MUST HAVE - Valid Class 5 Driver’s License; reliable vehicle, clean driver’s abstract and adequate insurance
- 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

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
- Financial reward for New Hire/Employee referrals
- A fair and equitable wage.
- An excellent Health and Dental benefit plan, with premiums paid by the employer
- 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.

**Salary**: $19.72-$21.30 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

- Drivers license with 3 yrs Canadian driving experience (required)