Community Disability Support Worker

**The Program**: This program encourages persons with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges to further develop their strengths, learn new life skills, overcome barriers and become involved in their community. **The Position**: The Disability Support Worker supports a "very happy and loving" preschool-aged child who has a very rare metabolic condition that has led to significant developmental delays and seizures (seizures currently controlled by medication). As he is non-verbal, he utilizes a LAMP device and American Sign Language (ASL) for communication. He has a great relationship with his support workers and medical team. Must be available to work flexible hours. Weekends off. Additional days off consistent with Parkland School Division calendar - no school, no work **In Your Role You Will**: - Assist child 1:1 in his family home or community settings - Drive child to/from preschool (Mon-Thurs) with 2.5hr unpaid break between (11:30am-2:00pm) while he attends school - Implement person-centered plans designed to support to and achieve personal goals (including personal home living skills) - Instruct, guide, assist and model socially appropriate skills and behaviours. - Assist with OT, PT and SLP Therapy goals - Be aware of the individual’s physical, social and recreational environments, minimizing risks and maximizing participation/inclusion. - Administer medical administration or first aid, as/if required. - Communicate issues/concerns to parent at end of shift. - Ensure comprehensive and accurate recording and reporting of information (e.g. daily logs, incidents reports) ** 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.** - 2 years experience working with persons with developmental disabilities or acquired brain injury. - Diploma in Disabilities Studies, Degree in related Social Sciences, Human Services, Special Education, etc. - Certified Brain Injury Specialist Certification training ( if necessary, employer will consider providing training) - Demonstrated skills in assisting individuals in anger management, daily living, self help, etc. - Able to collect information; prepare maintain, edit, and organize correspondence, Individual service plans, and progress reports; maintain files according to agency, ministry and accreditation standards. - Self-directed, requiring mínimal supervision and cooperate with interdisciplinary team to solve problems, resolve conflicts and make decisions. - Display sound judgment and best practice methodology in progressing towards goals and solving problems. - Committed to philosophies and principles of community based living for individuals in service. - Non Violent Crisis Intervention training **What WJS Canada does**: WJS helps people thrive in their communities through a variety of programs and services, including: - Behaviour, emotional and mental health support - Supportive Independent living - Family support services, including respite care - Community-based homes and residential care **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. We recognize that equity diversity and inclusion (EDI) is an important element in our work and in our day to day lives.