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VALID is a multi-service, not-for-profit community based organization located in Vegreville, Alberta. We seek to support independent lifestyles for people with developmental disabilities and provide community based family support services through a self-directed team approach.
VALID offers health benefits as well as professional development opportunities. Vegreville is located 100 km. East of Edmonton, AB. on the Yellowhead Highway.
Applications are being accepted for:
Individual Support Worker 1:1 Contracts - various positions
Position Summary:
- Initiating and implementing day to day activities of the program
- Following individual health and safety procedures
- Being an active and positive team member
- Working independently
- Consulting with program Team Leader
- Having good written and verbal communication skills
- Having good problem solving/conflict resolution skills
- Providing leisure and recreational activities of the individual's choice
- Representing VALID professionally in the community
- Having good organizational skills
- Attending monthly meetings
Qualifications:
- Grade XII, Graduate of recognized Rehabilitation Program Certificate or relevant education in Human Services
Assets:
- Current First Aid/CPR Certificate
- Basic Skills/Foundations Training
- Medication Administration Certificate
- Must have a valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance
Wage Range: $12.55 - $13.99/hour
Closing Date: August 31, 2007
Individual Support Worker
- developing and implementing day to day activities of the program
- following health and safety procedures
- being an active and positive team member who can work independently
- consulting with program Team Leader
- representing VALID professionally at placements in the community
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum Grade 12, Rehabilitation Practitioner/Disabilities Studies Certificate or relevant education/experience
- job coaching experience
- current First Aid/CPR Certificate
- must have a reliable vehicle and appropriate insurance
Salary: $12.80/hour
Closing Date: August 15, 2007
Individual Support Worker 1:1 Acquired Brain Injury
Position Summary:
- Initiating and implementing day to day activities of the program
- Following individual health and safety procedures
- Being an active and positive team member
- Attending monthly meetings
- Consulting with program Team Leader
- Having good written and verbal communication skills
- Having good problem solving/conflict resolution skills
- Providing leisure and recreational activities of the individual's choice
- Providing assistance in rehabilitative activities for the individual
- Having good organizational skills
- Transporting individual
Qualifications:
- Grade XII, Graduate of recognized Rehabilitation Program Certificate, or relevant education in Human Services
Assets:
- Current First Aid/CPR Certificate
- Basic Skills/Foundations Training
- Medication Administration Certificate
- Must have a valid driver's license, reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage
Driver's License and access to or own vehicle
Wage Range:: $14.25/hour
Closing Date: August 31, 2007
Community Disability Worker I
-Qualifications:
- Grade 12 or equivalent experience (GED)
- CPR and First Aid an asset
- Requirements
- Class 5 License
- Reliable vehicle and appropriate insurance
- Must provide a driver's abstract
Wage Range:: $9.78 - $13.65/hour
Wage Range: :$7.56/hour - Sleep Shift
Closing Date: August 31, 2007
Please submit current resumes to:
VALID
Attention: Human Resources
4843 – 49 Street
Vegreville, Alberta T9C 1K7
Fax: (780) 632-3882
E-mail:
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Only those considered for an interview will be notified. Applicants not contacted are thanked for their interest.
WJS is looking for great people
For great jobs…
WJS Vegreville is an agency that is looking for energetic staff to lead the way in developing community connections while providing supports to individuals with developmental disabilities. We are an agency that values creativity, initiative and a desire to support people to have whole lives. WJS Vegreville offers ample opportunities for training and career development.
If you possess complex needs (behavioral) experience and would like to live in a community with a low cost of living coupled with above average industry wages, WJS Vegreville may be the place for you. We are currently looking for Team Leaders, Rehabilitation Practitioners, and Rehabilitation Practitioner Aides, as well as Awake night. We have full time, part time, and casual positions. In many positions, the compensation package would include benefits, after completion of the probationary period.
Experience and education in a related field would be an asset. However, a number of our positions provide employees the opportunity to acquire the skills and work towards a career in disability services.
All applicants must be able to provide a clear criminal reference check and 3 references.
Interested individuals should submit a resume to:
Buddy Winder, Program Managers
4925 50 Ave, BOX 371
Vegreville, AB, T9C 1R4
Email:
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