Disability Support Workers

The Program
Program 338-31 Bonnyville Cedar House

WJS staff work to improve our residents’ quality of life by encouraging them to be self directed and to make their own decisions. We offer support in all areas, from health and behaviour issues to social, cultural and spiritual. Behavioural support is tailored to their mental health needs. Our therapeutic supports include medication administration and monitoring blood pressure and O2 levels. We focus on building social and communication skills as well as life skills and encourage and enable independence, self expression and creativity.
In Your Role You Will
The front-line DSW sleeps at the client's residence and is available, if needed, to assist the client during overnight hours.

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

**Awake hours (5-11pm) are paid at regular rate. Sleep hours (11pm-7am) are paid at $15/hr**

**Typical overnight shift may include**:

- 5pm (6 awake hrs) - assist/model nightly bed-time routine (personal hygiene, brushing teeth, etc.) ensuring a consistent, healthy and safe environment for persons in care.
- 11pm-7am (8 sleep hrs)
- You will be provided your own private bedroom, within the residence and sleep hours are paid at minimum wage $15/hr. In the event of an emergent situation, sleep staff will be responsible for awake responsibilities to provide immediate support in crisis situations.
- 7am - day shift arrives, shift exchange

The Position
The Overnight Community Disability Support Worker, assists persons with mental health concerns, and/or developmental disabilities to live in and actively participate in their community. During overnight hours the DSW ensures a consistent, healthy and safe environment for the persons in care and are available to provide immediate support in crisis situations. In the event of an emergent situation sleep staff will be responsible/paid for awake responsibilities.
This position reports to an assigned Team Leader

**2 positions**:
**POSITION #1: Approx 50hrs/wk**:
**Week #1**: 34hrs awake/32hrs sleep
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs 5pm-7am, Sat 8am-6pm

**Week #2**: 28hrs awake/24hrs sleep
Sun 8am-6pm, Wed - Fri 5pm-7am

**POSITION #2: Approx 30hrs/wk**:
**Week #1**: 18hrs awake/24hrs sleep
Fri, Sat, Sun 5pm-7am

**Week #2**: 19hrs awake/8 hrs sleep
Sat, Sun, Mon, Tues 5pm-7am

Sleep hours are paid at $15/hr
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.
- One (1) year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities & complex needs.
- Grade 12 or Diploma/Degree in Disabilities Studies, Social Work, Human Services, Special Education or equivalent
- MANDATORY - A valid Class 5 Driver License with clear driving abstract and reliable transportation
- A positive attitude and belief that persons with disabilities have the right / responsibility to define and pursue their life choices, and pursue active participation and involvement in the community.
- Skills in assisting individuals in anger management, daily living, self help, etc.
- First Aid/CPR Certification
- Crisis Prevention 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, a national social services agency, works with government ministries, community and social organizations in Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario through over 90 contracts. Together, we provide community-based services to children and families, persons with developmental disabilities, at-risk youth and young offenders, designed to foster positive life changes, increase self-esteem and confidence. As a Certified B-Corp, for-profit company, we use the power of business to build a more inclusive and sustainable economy. Over the past 30 years, we've grown to over 700 dedicated staff who serve approximately 1,600 persons through over 125 services, with revenues that exceed $50 million annually.
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.

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