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Disability Services Worker
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**The Program**:
WJS Canada Disability Supports helps people with diverse abilities become active in their communities and reach the highest possible levels of independence.
Services we offer include:
- Community-based homes and residential care
- Independent living and family support services
- Day programs, community involvement, employment
- Behaviour, emotional and mental health support
**The Position**:
Support individuals with diverse abilities, including FASD, developmental disabilities, Autism &/or mental health concerns, as much as possible to achieve and maintain their independence, reach goals, support their strengths and be active in their community.
We also provide support for individuals transitioning into independent living and away from group care or the family home. This includes training in home management, life skills, problem solving, budgeting and much more.
- Bona Fide Occupational Requirement: This is a gender-specific position based upon the behavior and needs of the persons served.
**In Your Role You Will**:
- Assist clients in developing personal goals and supports them in working to achieving them.
- Ensures individuals basic needs are met, i.e., hygiene, personal care, life skills and social/occupational skills.
- Assists with day to day operation and maintenance of the residence/program facility (May include food preparation, cleaning, and/or assisting the person in service with the completion of these tasks, etc.)
- Participates and supports planning as well as safe transportation of individuals to vocational, recreational, leisure activities and encourages opportunities for social interaction within communities.
- Contributes toward design, implementation and evaluation of individual service plans, program specific policies & procedures.
- Observes/documents physical, developmental and psychological needs of individuals in service.
** 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.**
- 1 year related experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or in healthcare, as a Healthcare Aide, Personal Support Worker, etc.
- Minimum 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
- Nice to have - 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 helps people with developmental disabilities thrive in their communities through a variety of programs and services, including:
- Community-based homes and residential care
- Supportive Independent living
- Family support services, including respite care
- Day programs, community involvement, employment
- Behaviour, emotional and mental health support
**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.
- Staff training and employee development.
We recognize that equity diversity and inclusion (EDI) is an important element in our work and in our day to day lives.
