Community Disability Support Worker 2 (CDSW2)

POSITION: Community Disability Services Worker 2 (CDSW 2)

PROGRAM: Residential Complex Needs

STATUS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-time/Part-time/Casual

REPORTS TO: Team Lead

POSITION SUMMARY

The Community Disability Services Worker 2 (CDSW2) provides specialized, person-centred support to individuals with complex support needs. The position is responsible for implementing individualized support strategies, including behavioural and safety plans, and providing consistent support that promotes dignity, choice, independence, community inclusion, and quality of life.

The CDSW2 uses enhanced knowledge, skills, and judgment to respond appropriately to complex behavioural, emotional, medical, and support needs. The position works collaboratively with the individual, their support team, Team Lead, and other professionals involved in the individual's care to ensure supports are delivered safely, consistently, and in accordance with Individual Service Plans and established procedures.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS

• Provide person-centred support that respects each individual's rights, dignity, choices, preferences, abilities, and goals.
• Follow Individual Service Plans, approved Restrictive Procedures, behavioural and safety strategies, and VALID policies and procedures when providing support.
• Work independently and demonstrate a high level of responsibility, sound judgment, and initiative while maintaining regular communication with the Team Lead.
• Demonstrate flexibility, creativity, and advanced problem-solving skills when responding to complex or changing individual needs.
• Provide consistent and appropriate support to individuals with complex behavioural, emotional, medical, or other support needs.
• Implement individualized support strategies and respond appropriately to complex situations, including behavioural escalation, crisis situations, and other unexpected circumstances.
• Follow all health, safety, medication administration, emergency, and other organizational procedures, including procedures specific to individuals with complex support needs.
• Support and implement meaningful daily activities based on individual interests, needs, abilities, and goals.
• Assist individuals to participate in employment, community, recreational, and other meaningful activities appropriate to their program.
• Provide personal care, lifts, transfers, and other direct supports as required.
• Recognize changes in an individual's health, behaviour, presentation, needs, or well-being and communicate significant concerns promptly to the Team Lead.
• Resolve problems and conflicts appropriately, using sound judgment and established support strategies, and seek direction from the Team Lead when required.
• Maintain detailed, accurate, timely, objective, and confidential documentation, including documentation related to significant incidents, behavioural concerns, interventions, and changes in individual needs.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with individuals, coworkers, families/guardians, and other members of the individual's support team, as appropriate.
• Provide orientation, practical guidance, and support to new coworkers to assist them in understanding individual needs, established support practices, and VALID procedures.
• Model professional, person-centred practices and appropriate workplace conduct for new coworkers.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, training, and other meetings as required.
• Contribute observations and relevant information to team discussions regarding individual progress, challenges, changing needs, and support strategies.
• Work cooperatively as a member of the VALID team and contribute to a positive, respectful, and supportive workplace environment.
• Maintain confidentiality and protect the privacy of individuals receiving services.
• Represent VALID professionally and respectfully in the workplace and community.
• Complete all required training and maintain required certifications.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certificate or diploma in Community Disability Studies, Health Care Aide or a related program OR extensive direct work experience supporting adults with developmental disabilities with complex needs.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification.
• Current Medication Administration certification/training. (can be done in-house)
• Completion of all mandatory VALID agency training.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute to a collaborative, person-centred approach to program delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, exercise sound judgment, and respond appropriately to complex individual support needs.

REQUIREMENTS

• Valid driver's licence and a reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance.
• Ability to drive VALID-owned vehicles.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Child Welfare Check, and Driver's Abstract.
• Ability to perform lifts and transfers and provide personal care.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and confidentiality.

Pay: $22.69-$26.93 per hour

Expected hours: 10.0 – 50.0 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Work Location: In person