POSITION: Community Disability Services Worker 1 (CDSW 1)

PROGRAM: Residential and/or Community Engagement Supports (CES)

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

REPORTS TO: Team Lead

POSITION SUMMARY The Community Disability Services Worker 1 provides person-centred support to individuals receiving services through VALID. The CDSW 1 assists individuals in achieving their personal goals while promoting independence, dignity, choice, community inclusion, and quality of life.

The CDSW 1 works as a member of the individual's Residential Support Team and/or as a group staff for the Community Engagement Supports program and follows established Individual Service Plans, Restrictive Procedures, organizational policies, and applicable health and safety requirements.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS

- Provide person-centred support that respects the individual's rights, dignity, choices, preferences, and abilities.
- Follow Individual Service Plans and approved Restrictive Procedures to support individuals in achieving their goals.
- Work independently while maintaining regular communication with the Team Lead.
- Demonstrate flexibility, creativity, and sound judgment in responding to individual needs.
- Follow all health, safety, medication administration, emergency, and organizational procedures.
- Support and implement meaningful day-to-day activities based on individual interests, needs, and goals.
- Assist individuals to participate in employment, community, recreational, and other meaningful activities as appropriate to their program.
- Provide personal care, lifts, transfers, and other direct supports as required.
- Recognize and respond appropriately to changes in an individual's needs, health, behaviour,



or well-being.
- Resolve routine problems and conflicts appropriately and seek direction from the Team Lead when required.
- Maintain accurate, timely, objective, and confidential documentation.
- Communicate effectively with individuals, coworkers, families/guardians, and other members of the support team as appropriate.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings, training, and other meetings as required.
- Work cooperatively as a member of the VALID team and contribute to a positive workplace workplace.
- 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

- Background in disability supports preferred but training will be provided
- Current First Aid/CPR.
- Medication Administration certification/training.

REQUIREMENTS

- Minimum Grade 12 education.
- 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: $17.60-$22.53 per hour Expected hours: 10.0 – 50.0 per week

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Versatile schedule
- Life insurance
- Municipal pension plan
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Community Disability Support Worker 1 (C (Vegreville)
🏢 VALID Association
📍 Vegreville