Competition Number:
NW, N. Central Edm
Job Number:
J0624-0471
Job Title:
Disability Support Workers (harm reduction/addictions focus)
Job Type:
Permanent, Full-Time
City:
Edmonton
Province / State:
Alberta
Hours of Work Per Week:
up to 40
Scheduled Days Each Week:
Varies
Scheduled Hours:
Position #1 7am - 3pm Mon- Fri Position #2 3pm - 11pm Mon-Fri Postition#3 (2 staff) 8am-8pm 4on/4off
Number Of Positions:
4
Hiring Manager Name & Title:
Erika Omoregie - Team Leader
Compensation:
$22.10 - $25.30/Hour
The Program
New 24-hour program within Edmonton (securing housing likely in Northwest or Central Edmonton)
Disability Support Workers will work individually with two women, who have FASD, mild intellectual disability, developmental childhood trauma, and past history of addiction. Both individuals live fairly independently (cooking, cleaning for themselves, etc.) but require harm reduction supports throughout the day to support them with social, emotional and perhaps vocational goals.
ALLERGY ALERT - Clients live in community-based home with pets
The Position
As a Disability Support Worker (DSW), you will work to support the persons-served with building and maintaining healthy relationships and personal boundaries, setting and working towards achieving goals and enjoying life free from drug abuse within a safe home environment.
If escalated there is a potential for verbal aggression or threats.
In Your Role You Will
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