Job #J0823-0282

Part-Time Disability Services Worker

Hours of Work Per Week: 17.5 (35hrs every 2 weeks)

The Program

302-31 Edmonton Oak House

WJS Canada is hiring a highly qualified Disability Support Worker to work 1:1 (one on one) with a 31 year old female diagnosed with ADHD, a mild cognitive delay, Velocardiofacial syndrome, executive disfunction, memory disorder, poly substance abuse, borderline personality disorder, and hearing loss. Individual will need daily transportation in staff's vehicle, employment support, support keeping cleaning her home each shift, and other daily supports. Please note individual has two pet cats.

Challenging behaviours occur on a daily basis and therefore, only applicants with de-escalation & harm reduction techniques and previous experience supporting persons with high behaviours and complex needs will be contacted for an interview.

The Position

The person served is diagnosed with ADHD, a mild cognitive delay, Velocardiofacial syndrome, executive disfunction, memory disorder, poly substance abuse, borderline personality disorder, and hearing loss.

Only self-motivated applicants with advanced critical thinking skills and 2+ years experience working with significant mental health concerns, aggressive behaviours and/or trauma will be considered.

Scheduling:

• 17.5 hours per week (weekly average), for a total of 35 hours in a 2 week pay period.
• Monday through Friday scheduling, with shifts worked, rotating with a second member of the team. Shifts will be 0800-1500.
• Week 1: 0800-1500, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
• Week 2: 0800-1500, Wednesday and Thursday

In Your Role You Will:

• Work independently towards goals in their Individual Support Plan (ISP); encouraging them during setbacks and celebrating successes with them.
• Assist with developing life skills within their home including household chores (meal prep, cleaning, etc.) and their community.
• Use harm-reduction and de-escalation techniques for challenging behaviours.
• Connect the individual with their family, friends & community and encourage/model healthy relationships.
• Drive person served (in your own vehicle) to appointments, errands, etc. and participate with the client in recreational, leisure, any vocational or volunteer activities.
• Use computer program to write objective daily reports.
• Provide immediate support in crisis situations.
• Administer medication, first aid if/when necessary.

*** 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:

• MUST HAVE 2+ year experience working with an individual with significant mental health concerns, aggressive behaviours, addictions and/or trauma.
• High School Diploma
• Prefer a Certificate, Diploma or Degree – Social Service Worker, Special Education or related field
• Valid driver license with clear driving abstract and reliable vehicle
• Current First Aid/CPR and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification (NVCI or CPI)
• Training in Harm Reduction, Addictions, Trauma Informed Practice, Complex Needs, Behaviour Management.

Not sure you meet the requirements? We still welcome you to apply, as we may be able to consider diverse combinations of skills, education and experience.