Disability Support Worker (Days) - Westlock Job at WJS Canada

WJS Canada Westlock, AB

The Program
336-41 Westlock Kitty House

IMPORTANT - The client owns a cat, therefore staff should have no allergies and be comfortable around cats.

WJS Canada's Community Disability Services team in Westlock works to encourage persons with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges to build on their strengths, further develop life skills, overcome barriers and become?involved?in their community.
In Your Role You Will
  • Help individuals achieve and maintain their independence, support their strengths and encourage integration into the community.
  • Model &/or when required, provide personal care i.e. grooming, dental care, bathing, toileting, etc.,
  • Teach/assist the individual to complete daily household tasks (groceries, food preparation, laundry, cleaning, etc.)
  • Behaviour, emotional and mental health supports.
  • Encourage participation and social interaction within the community (vocational, recreational, leisure activities)
  • Drive individual in your own vehicle to appointments, day programs, community events, etc..
  • Full job description available upon request
  • Internal applicants must successfully complete their probationary period prior to applying
The Position
Following the individual care plans, the Disability Support Worker (DSW) supports persons with developmental disabilities, Autism, FASD, 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.
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.
As An Ideal Candidate You Possess
  • Previous experience working with developmental disability or mental illness
  • MUST HAVE - Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s License; reliable vehicle, clean driver’s abstract and adequate insurance
  • Skills in coaching/assisting individuals in life skills, anger management, daily chores, self help & problem solving, etc.
  • Committed to philosophies and principles of community based living for individuals in service.
  • Good computer skills - as all files are electronic
  • CPR/First Aid & Abuse Protocol training
  • Non Violent Crisis Intervention training
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
Our Employees Enjoy
  • Generous benefit packages for (employees working 30+hrs/wk) including, employer-paid extended health & dental, 100% prescription coverage, AD&D, Dependent Life Insurance, etc.
  • 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
For more information on WJS Canada visit our website: www.wjscanada.com
Closing Statement
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.


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