Posted 47 months ago
Casual/On Call Disability Service Workers
@ Taproot Community Support Services
Westlock, Alberta
Overview
Taproot Community Support Services is hiring casual float-pool Community Disability Service Workers in Westlock and Barrhead, Alberta, covering shifts for staff illness, leave and vacation. The work involves guiding and supporting persons with developmental disabilities, autism, mental health issues or FASD in group homes or private residences. Pay is $18.80+ per hour plus pay in lieu of benefits, with flexible availability-based scheduling.
Responsibilities:
- Guide and support persons with developmental disabilities, autism, mental health issues or FASD
- Model socially appropriate behaviours
- Administer medication or first aid per prescribed procedures
- Cover shifts for staff illness, leave and vacation
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma
- Related experience in educational assistance, healthcare aide, social services or youth work
- Valid driver's licence
- Clear criminal record and social services intervention check
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- Employer posting date
- 2022-12-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-07
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Schedule | day, evening, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Client sites, Home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Paid training |
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Taproot Community Support Services
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We envision a world where every individual, family & community thrives. Employee-owned, proudly diverse.
Full company description
At Taproot, we believe in the strength within every person. Since 1983, we have been nurturing change and healing in children, youth, adults and families across British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario. Through more than 125 community-based services, our employee-owners provide personalized, culturally responsive support in even the most complex situations. We help people build on their strengths, create meaningful connections and find a greater sense of belonging in their communities. Our work is grounded in care, respect and the belief that every voice matters. Taproot is 100% employee-owned through an Employee Ownership Trust. Every employee becomes an owner from day one, creating a shared commitment to the people we support, our communities and the future we are building together. With more than 850 employee-owners, Taproot is proud to be a Certified B Corporation and CARF-accredited organization.
- LinkedIn followers
- 2,629
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 291
- Reported office locations
- 11491 Kingston St, Maple Ridge, 2, Maple Ridge , British Columbia V2X 0Y6, CA
- Other recorded names
- Taproot Community Support Services
- Specialties
- social services
- seniors care
- youth justice
- acquired brain injury
- psychology
- indigenous services
- disabilities
- FASD
- children
- families
- and behaviour counselling
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
At Taproot, we believe in the strength within every person. Since 1983, we have been nurturing change and healing in children, youth, adults and families across British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario. Through more than 125 community-based services, our employee-owners provide personalized, culturally responsive support in even the most complex situations. We help people build on their strengths, create meaningful…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Individual and Family Services |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Maple Ridge , British Columbia |
| Organization type | Self-Owned |
| Year founded | 1983 |
| Specialties | social servicesseniors careyouth justiceacquired brain injurypsychologyindigenous servicesdisabilitiesFASDchildrenfamilies |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 99 |
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The Program
Taproot Community Support Services (formerly WJS Canada) works to improve the lives of persons in their communities through a variety of programs and services.
Taproot Community Support Services supports persons with diverse abilities to learn new skills, achieve goals, increase independence and participate in their community.
The Position
EARN EXTRA MONEY IN YOUR SPARE TIME! ..... Work as much or as little as you desire.
Taproot Community Support Services, is building our 24/7 CASUAL FLOAT POOL to work a variety of shifts as a Community Disability Service Worker, covering staff illness, leaves, vacation etc.
• AVAILABILITY to work: day, night (sleep) or Night (awake) shifts
LOCATION: Group homes or private residences in Westlock/Barrhead, Alberta
WHEN DO I WORK? Set your availability and claim any available open shifts.
HOW MUCH WILL I MAKE? $18.80+/hr plus pay in lieu of benefits
WHEN CAN I START? Complete the signup process, provide required security clearances and start as soon as possible!
In Your Role You Will
• Guide and support persons with developmental disabilities, autism, mental health issues &/or FASD in a group home or private home setting
• Model socially appropriate behaviors (for the individual and the community).
• Administer medical administration or first aid, according to prescribed procedures.
• Receive training for: Non-violent Crisis Intervention, First Aid, Suicide Prevention, etc.
*** Prior to confirmation of employment all applicants must provide a current (dated within 6 months of hiring date) Criminal Record Check and Ministry Check. These checks can take up to 6 weeks to obtain, please ensure you prepare accordingly.
As An Ideal Candidate You Possess
• High School Diploma
• Related experience - educational assistant, healthcare aide, social services worker, youth worker
• A Driver’s License
• Clear criminal record and social services intervention check
What Taproot Community Support Services Does
For more information visit: https://taproot.ca/
Our Employees Enjoy
• Grow with us! As casual staff, you can apply for part-time and full-time jobs!
• Training programs: Non-violent Crisis Intervention, First Aid, Suicide Prevention, etc.
• Safe, respectful and caring team environment
• Flexible hours
For more information on Taproot Community Support Services visit our website: taproot.ca
We recognize that equity diversity and inclusion (EDI) is an important element in our work and in our day to day lives.
No telephone calls please. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified.
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