Disability Services Worker

Job summary

Provide personal and custodial care, community inclusion, and support for recreation and leisure activities for individuals with autism. Implement programs, document shift routines, and act as a role model while maintaining safety and dignity.

Job details

Duties Personal and custodial care, community inclusion and support with recreation and leisure activities, documentation in all aspects of shift routines; implementation of programs and problem solving and role modeling for individuals, most of whom have autism. The shifts will be 12 hour from (9am to 9pm) and (9pm to 9am). Qualifications & Requirements * ACDS Foundations completed or willingness to complete. * Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to document clearly and communicate effectively with families and team members. * Sound decision‑making skills and the ability to remain calm, consistent, and professional in dynamic situations. * Collaborative team member who contributes positively to group problem‑solving and daily support routines. * Energetic and creative, able to engage individuals in meaningful activities and adapt approaches as needed. * Comfortable supporting non‑verbal individuals, including using visual supports, gestures or other communication strategies. * Experience with autism and supporting neurodiverse individuals in community, home, and program settings. * Reliable and dependable, with a commitment to maintaining safety, dignity, and person‑centered support. * Supplemental training provided to support ongoing skill development. * Clear Police Clearance (Vulnerable Sector Check and 6 months or newer) is required. * A valid Class 5 driver's license is required. * Access to and use of a vehicle for all shifts with a minimum of $1,000,000 insurance and with the ability to transport clients is required. * Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Thank you for applying for this position. Benefits After three months of employment the candidate would be eligible for Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, Paid Sick time and a Health Spending Account. Other benefits would be paid Mileage, Weekend Shift Differential, Employee and Family Assistance Program and bursary opportunities for continuation of education in a related area.

What you’ll do

Provide personal and custodial care, community inclusion, and support for recreation and leisure activities for individuals with autism. Implement programs, document shift routines, and act as a role model while maintaining safety and dignity.

Requirements

Requires a valid Class 5 driver's license, access to a vehicle with $1,000,000 insurance, and a clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check. Candidates should have experience supporting neurodiverse individuals and strong communication skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Paid sick time
• Health spending account
• Mileage reimbursement
• Weekend shift differential
• Employee and family assistance program
• Bursary opportunities

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Personal Care · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Personal care
• Custodial care
• Community inclusion
• Documentation
• Problem solving
• Role modeling
• Communication skills
• Decision-making
• Teamwork
• Autism support
• Neurodiversity support
• Visual supports
• Safety maintenance
• Person-centered support
• Energetic
• Leisure And Recreation
• Valid Driver's License
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Communication
• Communication Strategies
• Problem Solving
• Verbal Communication Skills

Job areas

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Disability Services Specialist
• Home Health Aide
• Home-based Personal Care Workers
• Home Health Aides
• Home Health and Personal Care Aides

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