Disability Support Worker

**The Program**

336-43 Auto Alley

Auto Alley is a single staffed 24-hour program supporting a male with challenging behaviours and developmental disabilities, who requires assistance with personal care, toileting and hygiene.

IMPORTANT - The client smokes/vapes within the residence.

**In Your Role You Will**
- Support/supervise clients' complex behavioural, emotional and social needs/development (in the residence & during community activities) and participate in vocational, recreational, leisure activities along with client.
- Use de-escalation techniques to deal with high behaviours (verbal and physical aggression).
- Provide/assist with personal care i.e. toileting, bathing, personal hygiene, grooming, dental care, etc.
- Support/assist individuals basic needs and life skills, etc. and achieving personal goals.
- Assist with household chores (meal prep, cleaning, etc.)
- Drive person in care (in your own vehicle) within the community.
- 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**

Challenging behaviours (including verbal outbursts, crass or sexually oriented remarks directed to female staff, throwing items) may occur on a daily basis therefore, only applicants with well-developed de-escalation techniques and high behaviours/complex needs skills will be interviewed.

The person-served will benefit from an experienced behavioral support worker who can implement the behavior support plan currently in place.

**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
- Experience working with individuals with high behaviours and/or trauma.
- High School Diploma
- Valid class 5 driver license with clear driving abstract and reliable vehicle
- Confident & able to function in crisis situations

ALSO helpful, but will train if needed:

- Skills in assisting individuals in anger management, daily living, self help, etc.
- First Aid/CPR Certification
- Non-violent Crisis 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**

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**
- 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**

Equal-Opportunity Employer