Disability Support Worker

Who We Are

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization, we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description

Position Purpose Summary

The role focuses on providing support in delivery and coordination of various social programs.

Accountabilities

• Individuals : Responsible to ensure that all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and are encouraged to make their own choices.
• Provide personal care support, such as bathing, catheter care, incontinence care, oral care, grooming, etc., when required.
• Provide day / evening program supports to individuals as per approved shift in the community.
• Ensure that prescribed medication is properly dispensed and documented as required.
• Ensure a safe and healthy environment for individuals.
• Be able to perform lifts and transfer assistance as required and have knowledge of operating mechanical equipment used in transfers.
• Follow policies as outlined by The Salvation Army START Program and The Salvation Army.
• Ensure procedures in Behavioural Support Plans are followed where applicable.
• Demonstrate knowledge and success in training related to behaviour plans where applicable.
• Assist individuals with household chores, meal preparation and grocery shopping as required.
• Review the list of tasks in the group home that needs to be completed daily. Full list of duties is contained in each home.
• Provide transportation to and from appointments and events as required, as per transportation agreement.
• Attend events and programming with individuals as they request. Participate / engage individuals in activities of interest.
• Participate in Group Home or Individual fire drills / emergency preparedness training.
• Ensure CET Standards and Policy and Procedures are followed.
• Staff are required to assist individuals with their budgets and money-saving goals.
• Must be flexible and adapt to changing schedules on short notice.
• May be required to manage environmental challenges (snow / rain / ice / smoke and fire) while transporting individuals in wheelchairs or with limited mobility.
• Staff may experience some form of verbal or physical aggression. If so, contact the Program Specialist and START Program Director if unable to contact the Program Specialist. After-hours contact on call and complete Behaviour Incident Report.
• Be a positive role model to individuals and the community. Assist individuals to find meaningful activities and community inclusion.
• Assist, support and encourage individuals to achieve personal goals through development of basic living and related skills (e.g., personal hygiene, grooming, behavior, household tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping if part of their Individual Service Agreement, banking, appropriate dress, care of personal care equipment) to enhance confidence, competence and participation within their social network.
• Assist, support and encourage individuals to advocate on their behalf, when appropriate, in interaction and advocacy within the individual’s social network.
• Be aware of the individual’s physical, social and recreational environments to maximize participation and referral to more experienced resources when appropriate.
• Assist, support and encourage individuals to exercise their rights and responsibilities to make life choices and participate in meaningful, respectful, and authentic relationships that align with their goals.
• Be a liaison for individuals seeking employment as outlined in their Individual Support Plan.
• Creating a therapeutic rapport with individuals that respects professional boundaries.
• Swimming is a requirement for all employees.
• Other duties as required by your supervisor / management.
• Require ability to lift from floor to mid-waist and above head (as needed) in day-to-day duties.
• Require ability to push and pull wheelchairs depending on surface.
• Must be able to support individuals who may have any type of animals in their home and work environment.
• In the event of an emergency, you may be required to support START Program individuals in other communities, as directed by your supervisor.

Communication

CRITICAL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Internal

External

MANAGERIAL / Technical Leadership RESPONSIBILITY

Reports directly to : Team Lead

Working Conditions

Working environment is typically in the group homes or in the Community, within the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.

Education, Qualifications And Certifications

Experience And Skilled Knowledge Requirements

Mandatory requirements Prior to starting position with the START Program

All documents will be reviewed and approved prior to a job being offered.

This is a one (1) year temporary fixed term contract, with full time hours at 35 hours per week. The pay rate is $25.29 per hour.

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $25.29 to $31.62 with a maximum of $37.94.

Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email Recruitment.Accommodations@salvationarmy.ca if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.

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