Disability Service Worker

**The Program**

338-38 Bonnyville Career & Lifestyle

Supporting 2 different individuals in the community.

IMPORTANT - There is a pet cat in one of the homes, therefore staff should have no allergies and be comfortable around cats.

Taproot Community Support Services mission is to serve individuals and families with high quality, personalized and culturally-responsive supports so they can live their best life.

**In Your Role You Will**
- Work 1:1 with the person-served towards achieving the goals set out in their Individual Support Plan (ISP); encouraging them during setbacks and celebrating successes with them.
- Model healthy relationships and setting boundaries
- Support behavioural, emotional and social needs/development (within the program & during community activities)
- Use de-escalation techniques to deal with any behaviours of concern
- Participate and support planning, as well as safe transportation, of individuals to vocational, recreational, leisure activities and encourages opportunities for social interaction within communities.
- Drive person-served (in your own vehicle) within the community
- Ensure individuals basic needs are met, i.e., hygiene, personal care, life skills and social/occupational skills.
- Assist with daily activities of the program facility (May include food preparation, cleaning, and/or assisting the person in service with the completion of these tasks, etc.)

**The Position**

The Disability Services Worker (DSW), provides one-to-one supports to two individuals, both with some behavioral and or mental health concerns. Both individuals live in Taproot community support programs.

The Disability Service Worker will develop a relationship with the persons-served, supporting/encouraging them at home and within the community, acting as a liaison with the community members, employers, family members, and/or their guardian.

Position is 30.5 hours per week. Scheduled hours will vary but may include days, evenings, and weekends.

**Mandatory Pre-Employment Screenings and Checks**

**Prior to confirmation of employment, all applicants must provide a copy of a current Criminal Record Check and/or Government Screening Letter. These checks vary depending on province and sector and will be communicated by the Program Hiring Team.**
- One (1) year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Grade 12 or GED
- Will also consider a Diploma/Degree in Disabilities Studies, Social Work, Human Services, Special Education or equivalent
- MANDATORY - A valid Class 5 Driver License with suitable driving abstract and reliable vehicle
- 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, employment/volunteerism, etc.

ALSO helpful, but will train if needed:

- 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 Taproot Community Support Services Does**

Our national social services agency, 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 40 years, we've grown to over 700 dedicated staff, in 3 provinces, who serve approximately 1,600 persons through over 125 services.

As a Certified B-Corp, for-profit company, we use the power of business to build a more inclusive and sustainable economy.

**Our Employees Enjoy**
- Employer-paid Dental & Extended Health benefits
- Regular wage increases at 6 months and 1 year employment.
- Matching RRSP plan for eligible employees
- 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 care.

**Website reference**

For more information on Taproot Community Support Services visit our website: taproot.ca

**Closing Statement**

Equal-Opportunity Employer