WASO is hiring! We are looking for people that are committed to providing high quality supports to adults diagnosed with a developmental or learning disability. WASO is a multi-faceted agency that provides a diverse range of supports to individuals that choose to receive service from one of our programs.
Support Staff for Diversity Works are responsible for:
· Working closely with the Program Manager to plan and execute tasks, activities and programs on site and in the community.
· Assessing the practical and employment skills and abilities of individuals that have joined the project.
· Supervising and supporting individuals as they explore numerous types of employment in five career areas.
· Providing transportation to site tours or other project related activities as required
· Facilitating training opportunities to enhance each person’s work readiness and employability
· Modelling appropriate workplace behaviour to individuals they support at all times.
· Communicating effectively with colleagues, the people WASO supports and their support networks.
· Supporting individuals with a diverse range of barriers to employment
Requirements:
· A minimum of two years experience providing supports to individuals (ideally in a day service environment)
· Digital literacy skills, including Microsoft Office
· A valid class 5F driver’s license
· Acceptable Criminal record, Adult Abuse and Child Abuse Registry checks
· Access to a vehicle
· Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position (sitting, standing, walking, lifting 50 pounds)
Our staff are passionate about providing the highest quality of support. The majority of our team have been with our agency for ten years or more. We acknowledge this dedication and exemplary work ethic by providing a competitive salary and benefit package, a pension plan, and social events for WASO staff.
Position Benefits
· Extended Health, Vision and Dental Benefits after 3 months of employment
· Paid Sick Leave after 6 months of employment
· Participation in Company Pension Plan after 1 year of employment
· Casual Dress
· Additional Training Opportunities
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $23.90 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Working with persons with disabilities: 2 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5R Licence (required)

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details