Hours of Work Per Week: 20
Scheduled Hours: Day shifts 8am-6pm On 2 week rotation Week 1 - Sun & Fri Week 2 - Tue & Sat

The Program
338-36 Bonnyville BLT House
WJS Canada's Community Living programs in Bonnyville support people with developmental disabilities in becoming active, empowered and involved in their community regardless of the challenges they face - developmental disabilities, acquired brain injury, FASD, autism, mental health concerns or dual diagnosis.

The Position
Community Disability Support Workers help the person's served achieve their goals by focusing on their unique abilities and overcoming challenges; ensuring physical, behavioural, emotional and social supports/supervision at the residence and within the community.

In Your Role You Will
• Assist and support individuals with developing and achieving personal goals.
• Ensure individuals basic needs are met, i.e., hygiene, personal care, life skills and social/occupational skills.
• Observe/document physical, developmental and psychological needs of individuals in service.
• Assist 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.)
• Participate and support planning as well as safe transportation of individuals to vocational, recreational, leisure activities and encourages opportunities for social interaction within communities.
• Contribute toward design, implementation and evaluation of individual service plans, program specific policies & procedures.
• Communicate/document information that relates to program changes/service recipient changes to peers, ministry representatives and other stakeholders as required.

*** 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
• 1 year experience supporting persons with developmental disabilities.
• Grade 12 Diploma
• Prefer a Certificate, Diploma or Degree – Disability Service Worker, Special Education, Social Services, Personal Support Work, Health Care Aide, Nursing, etc.;
• Must have a valid Class 5 Driver License with clear driving abstract and reliable transportation
• Clear criminal record check and social services involvement check
• 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
• 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.