Job Description

Competition Number:

305:31 Silverwood

Job Number:

J1123-0113

Job Title:

Disability Support Worker (Day shift: 8am-8pm)

Job Type:

Permanent, Full-Time

City:

Edmonton

Province / State:

Alberta

Hours of Work Per Week:

40

Scheduled Days Each Week:

Varies

Scheduled Hours:

12 hour day shifts (0800-2000), on a two week rotation

Number Of Positions:

1

Hiring Manager Name & Title:

Florence Kayitesi - Team Leader

Compensation:

$22.10 - $23.70/Hour

The Program

302-39 Silverwood Basement program

Supports a young man who has developmental disability, autism and seizure disorder.

This is a complex needs behavior position as the individual can be verbally and physically aggressive and requires mental health supports and interventions through out all shifts. Only applicants with 2+ years similar experience working with persons with significant mental health concerns, aggressive behaviours and/or trauma will be considered for this position.

The Position

Following the individual care plans, the Disability Support Worker (DSW) supports persons served with anything from personal care to managing a complex behavior or life skills training for individuals transitioning into independent living and away from group care or the family home.

In Your Role You Will

• Support/supervise clients\' complex behavioural, emotional and social needs/development (in the residence & during community activities)
• Provide client-specific, individualized supports (IPP) in a consistent, healthy & safe environment
• Use de-escalation techniques to deal with challenging behaviours on a daily basis. May be required to perform physical restraints (holds) on an individual to stop an individual from violent or destructive behaviours that place themselves or others at risk.
• Assist with household chores (meal prep, cleaning, etc.)
• Drive person in care (in your own vehicle) within the community.
• Participate in vocational, recreational, leisure activities.
• 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

*** 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.

As An Ideal Candidate You Possess

• Work well in an environment with potential for aggression/violence
• MUST HAVE 2 years experience working with individuals with significant mental health concerns, aggressive behaviours and/or trauma.
• High School Diploma/GED.
• Prefer a Certificate, Diploma or Degree - Disability Service Worker, Social Work, Special Education or related field
• Valid class 5 driver license (or GDL and 2 years driving experience) with clear driving abstract and reliable vehicle
• Current First Aid/CPR and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification (NVCI or CPI)
• Training in Trauma Informed Practice, Medication Administration, Suicide Intervention, Managing Aggressive Behaviour (UMAB), Conflict Resolution, Food Safe
• Confident & able to function in a crisis

• Internal applicants must successfully complete their probationary period prior to applying *

Not sure you meet the requirements? We may be able to consider diverse combinations of skills, education and experience, so please apply.

What WJS Canada does

We are a 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. 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 \xe2\x80\xa2 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.

For more information on WJS Canada visit our website:

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

No telephone calls please. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.

WJS Canada