Disability Service Worker II Living Program

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Disability Service Worker II (DSWII) – Living Program

Internal & External Posting

Reference: #DSWII-17

General Description:

This position is a senior front-line position (commonly known as a Team Leader), providing direct support to individuals with disabilities as well as role modeling appropriate performance and professionalism to all employees.

Job Duties:

- DSWII employees are responsible for all items outlined in the Disability Service Worker I (DSWI) job description

- Oversee the direct daily operation of individual programming of a Living Program location

- Provide initial and ongoing employee orientations and training

- Participate with the individual and the individual’s support network, as appropriate, to facilitate and support the development and documentation of individualized, person-centered plans to provide a framework for ongoing support and assistance

- Facilitate the implementation of support plans

- Advocate for individuals accessing supports

- Ensure house paperwork is completed and reviewed prior to submitting to Individual Care Supervisor at the end of each month

- Coordinate and facilitate duties of their team/household and assist Disability Service Worker I (DSWI) employees with the daily operations and program related issues:

o Act as the primary and/or initial contact for DSWI’s

o Act as a liaison between DSWI’s and Quest management

o Manage household/personal monies of individuals. Ensure finances are accounted for and other employees are documenting expenditures and balancing expense forms

o Assist with organizing and scheduling mandatory team/household meetings. Assist Supervisor with leading the meeting and documenting meeting minutes

Essential Skills and Abilities:

Flexibility to work in a variety of settings and situations within the company

Ability to work well as a team member

Well-developed writing/reporting and organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution abilities

Open to furthering knowledge through education and training opportunities

Solutions-based approach to challenges

Experience, Education, and Requirements:

Post-Secondary Diploma, or equivalent formal/relevant education and/or experience in the Human Services field is considered an asset.

At least 1-years’ experience in disability services

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 15:00 – 23:00

Wage: Rate Grid: DSWII-B (starting wage $23.00 per hour)

Closing Date: September 20, 2023 @ 4:30pm

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (required)

Work Location: In person