WJS Canada - Careers & Training

We're hiring at the WJS Northern Regional Attendance Centre in Sioux Lookout!
The Attendance Centre Facilitator position is a permanent, full-time position based at the program office in Sioux Lookout, Ontario. This is NOT a work-from-home (WFH) or hybrid position.

The Attendance Centre offers Structured Day Supervision for youth in-crisis or at-risk of making unhealthy lifestyle choices. It provides safe, structured environments for youth development.

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WJS Canada is now hiring for a permanent, part-time Benefits / Payroll Administrator at our Central Administration office in Maple Ridge BC!



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This is a casual position working weekday afternoons and weekend mornings.

Working remotely from their home office in British Columbia, the Staffing Office Clerk recruits, screens, on-boards and schedules qualified casual/on-call employees, who will be cross-trained in multiple programs, to fill short-term absences within WJS Canada's social services programs.
In Your Role You Will
• Work with human resources to increase the success of our new staffing office!
• Primary contact for employees reporting planned/unplanned work absences (ex. illness, emergency, etc.)
• Source, contact and schedule casual relief staff to fill work shifts, using HRIS, Ceridian Dayforce and scheduling/bidding software and proper call-in procedures according to the union agreements (BCGEU, CUPE).
• Assist in obtaining mandatory security clearances (MCFD, HUB and criminal record checks)
• Recruit and pre-screen Residence Workers, Youth Workers and other social services applicants to build our casual staffing pool
• Maintain on-call list, relief staff records, seniority data and work availability.
• Assist the BC HR Manager in developing procedures for standardized employee orientation program.
• Review/audit timesheet records.

*** 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, GED or Diploma/Degree in a related field (i.e. human resources, social work, medical office administration, office administration, etc.)
• MINIMUM of 3 YEARS staffing, Human Resources, recruitment or related experience - payroll administration, Nursing Unit Clerk, etc.
• Experience working within collective agreements
• Previous experience using HRIS, Applicant Tracking Software, HR/payroll and scheduling/bidding software experience a definite asset (Njoyn, Ceridian Dayforce)

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JOB #: J0320-0141
Hours & Days of Work Per Week: Casual hours as required
Hiring Manager Name & Title: Shawna Wiebe

The Program
The Drive Program is responsible for providing safe, reliable and timely transportation services for individuals and families often originating from High Level, as well as other regions of Alberta, so they can access services and connect with family.

The Position
The Casual Social Services Driver - Supervised Visit Es**rt position is suitable for post secondary students who wish to gain experience in Social Services, with youth and families and/or any driving age applicant with a flexible schedule and desire to be a role model for clients and their children.

Transporting a child to a supervised access visit with their parents or to a medical appointment are examples of escorted drives.

In Your Role You Will
• Must be available for a variety of shifts including weekdays, evenings and weekends to accommodate needs of clients.
• Accept drive assignments according to directions stated on referrals, on a prearranged and on-call basis.
• Use own vehicle to transport clients to assigned locations (appointments, supervised visits, etc.) – mileage & expenses reimbursed
• Remain with family for the duration of supervised access visit, monitoring all parent-child interactions for safety and appropriateness; observing and taking log notes on family interaction
• Work in accordance with/gain knowledge of the Child Welfare Act and Child and Family Services Authorities
• Prepare accurate & timely reports/records of all drives, supervised visits, vehicle safety inspections, etc. as per WJS Policy as required.
• Report any discrepancies in vehicle operation.
• Represent WJS in a professional manner
• Work within all safety and privacy frameworks and policies

*** Prior to confirmation of employment all applicants must provide a current (dated within 3 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
• Valid Class 5 (not Graduated) Alberta Driver’s License with 5+ years driving experience, insurance and clean Drivers Abstract
• Preference for persons with previous social services experience (or another helping profession).
• Reliable vehicle with backseat for transporting children in approved infant/child care seat (supplied)
• As all files are electronic, candidates must have good computer skills - for emailing and document preparation.
• Must be able to prepare accurate & timely reports for supervised visits when required.
• Stamina for long periods of driving
• Clear Criminal Record and Child Welfare Intervention check
• Valid First Aid / CPR Certificate (or willingness to attend training)
• Willing to take employer-provided training in Su***de Intervention/Prevention and cultural sensitivity

What WJS Canada does
WJS Canada's mission is 'Strengthening people and communities with innovative, individualized services'. The support we provide for families, emphasizes building relationships to enhance the family's strengths and achieve goals that address their needs for support in areas of struggle. Services are individualized and based on the family's belief that their own internal resources can be strengthened and that other helpful skills can be developed. For more information on WJS, services and career opportunities, visit www.wjscanada.com

Our Employees Enjoy
At WJS Canada, trust, strong connections, innovation and results are the pillars of our mandate. We manage by developing our core strength: our people. We give employees the tools to do the job, developing their competence and their confidence, by conducting training programs to ensure professional development and build skills, employee morale, employee safety, health, loyalty and satisfaction.

Is this the opportunity you've been looking for?
If so, please apply online at www.wjscanada.com

Job Number: J0218-0877
City: Peace River, Alberta
Hours & Days of Work Per Week: Casual hours as required
Hiring Manager Name & Title: Hussein Ossudallah - Program Director

The Program
The Drive Program is responsible for providing safe, reliable and timely transportation services for individuals and families often originating from Peace River, as well as other regions of Alberta, so they can access services and connect with family.

The Position
The Casual Social Services Driver - Supervised Visit Es**rt position is suitable for post secondary students who wish to gain experience in Social Services, with youth and families and/or any driving age applicant with a flexible schedule and desire to be a role model for clients and their children.

Transporting a child to a supervised access visit with their parents or to a medical appointment are examples of escorted drives.

In Your Role You Will
• Must be available for a variety of shifts including weekdays, evenings and weekends to accommodate needs of clients.
• Accept drive assignments according to directions stated on referrals, on a prearranged and on-call basis.
• Use own vehicle to transport clients to assigned locations (appointments, supervised visits, etc.) – mileage & expenses reimbursed
• Remain with family for the duration of supervised access visit, monitoring all parent-child interactions for safety and appropriateness; observing and taking log notes on family interaction
• Work in accordance with/gain knowledge of the Child Welfare Act and Child and Family Services Authorities
• Prepare accurate & timely reports/records of all drives, supervised visits, vehicle safety inspections, etc. as per WJS Policy as required.
• Report any discrepancies in vehicle operation.
• Represent WJS in a professional manner
• Work within all safety and privacy frameworks and policies

*** Prior to confirmation of employment all applicants must provide a current (dated within 3 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
• Valid Class 5 (not Graduated) Alberta Driver’s License with 5+ years driving experience, insurance and clean Drivers Abstract
• Preference for persons with previous social services experience (or another helping profession).
• Reliable vehicle with backseat for transporting children in approved infant/child care seat (supplied)
• As all files are electronic, candidates must have good computer skills - for emailing and document preparation.
• Must be able to prepare accurate & timely reports for supervised visits when required.
• Stamina for long periods of driving
• Clear Criminal Record and Child Welfare Intervention check
• Valid First Aid / CPR Certificate (or willingness to attend training)
• Willing to take employer-provided training in Su***de Intervention/Prevention and cultural sensitivity

What WJS Canada does
WJS Canada's mission is 'Strengthening people and communities with innovative, individualized services'. The support we provide for families, emphasizes building relationships to enhance the family's strengths and achieve goals that address their needs for support in areas of struggle. Services are individualized and based on the family's belief that their own internal resources can be strengthened and that other helpful skills can be developed. For more information on WJS, services and career opportunities, visit www.wjscanada.com

Our Employees Enjoy
At WJS Canada, trust, strong connections, innovation and results are the pillars of our mandate. We manage by developing our core strength: our people. We give employees the tools to do the job, developing their competence and their confidence, by conducting training programs to ensure professional development and build skills, employee morale, employee safety, health, loyalty and satisfaction.

Is this the opportunity you've been looking for?
If so, please apply online at www.wjscanada.com

WJS Canada is recruiting a Youth Shelter Worker (also known as Residence Worker) for our trauma informed team to serve as a positive role model, provide care and optimize each youth’s potential in a supportive environment. You will nurture personal growth, teach life skills and provide compassionate care for emotional issues, abuse, mental health concerns, abandonment and addictions. As well as, support/supervise children and youth, maintain the home (cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc.) and handle any crisis situations that may occur (AWOL, persons in care under the influence of drug or alcohol, etc.).

The Youth Horizons program, in the Gordon Head area of Saanich, provides support in a safe home environment for up to 5 at-risk youth (13-18 years of age) receiving services through the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD).

• Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Social Work, Child and Youth Work, Social Services; Behavioural Intervention, Addictions, Criminology, or equivalent experience
• 1+ year experience - such as a group home, emergency shelter, community support worker, foster care, educational assistant or supported independent living.
• Valid BC Driver’s License, clean driver’s abstract & own vehicle
• ASST Su***de, Self Harm, Crisis Intervention, Indigenous Culture training beneficial

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Disability Support Workers (temp, full time or part time) – Vegreville, Alberta

Job Number: J0620-0102
City: Vegreville, Alberta
Number Of Positions:
3 Temporary, Full-Time (40hrs/wk) or 1 Temporary, Part time (28hrs/bi-weekly)
Scheduled Hours:
Full-Time = 12 hour shifts on a 2-week rotation. Specify preference for day or night awake shift.
Part time = 3-7pm shift on a 2-week rotation Week 1: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat, Week 2: Sun, Wed, Thurs
Hiring Manager Name & Title: Kristy Walters - Program Director
Compensation: $17.09 - $20.00/Hour

The Program
The Disability Support program at WJS Canada works to improve the lives of persons with developmental disabilities and mental health concerns, by focussing on building life skills, social and communication skills; encouraging independence, self expression and creativity. We offer support in all areas, from health and behaviour issues to social, cultural and spiritual.
The Position
Disability Support Workers (DSW) provide high quality, personalized care, helping those we serve to overcome their challenges and develop their strengths. We ensure a full life by nurturing, creativity friendships and encouraging community inclusion.

Working in a variety of settings - residential homes, day programs and accompanying the persons served throughout the community, Disability Support Workers will call upon their previous experience to provide individuals with developmental disabilities and complex mental health needs with physical, behavioural, emotional and social supports/supervision.

In Your Role You Will
• Support individuals with developmental disabilities and/or mental health concerns to build independence and community inclusion through life skills and social/occupational skills
• Model &/or when required, provide personal care i.e. grooming, dental care, bathing, toileting, etc.,
• Encourage participation and social interaction within the community (vocational, recreational, leisure activities)
• Drive individual in your own vehicle to appointments, day programs, community events, etc..
• Teaching or assisting the individual to complete daily household tasks which may include food preparation, laundry, cleaning, etc.
• Contribute toward design, implementation and evaluation of individual service plans, program specific policies & procedures.
• Communicate/document information that relates to program changes/service recipient changes to peers, ministry representatives and other stakeholders as required.
• Observe/document needs of individuals in service.

*** 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
• A positive attitude and belief that persons with disabilities have the right / responsibility to define and pursue their life choices, and active participation in the community.
• MANDATORY - A valid Class 5 Driver License, clear driving abstract and reliable vehicle with suitable insurance.
• Minimum Grade 12 or Diploma/Degree in Disabilities Studies, Social Work, Human Services, Special Education or equivalent
• 1 year similar experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities & complex needs. Other experience such as Nursing or Health Care Aide may be considered.
• Skills in assisting individuals in anger management, daily living, self help, etc.
• First Aid/CPR Certification
• Crisis Prevention Intervention, Medication Administration, Abuse Protocol, Proactive Procedures and Behavioural Strategies, Foundations and Disabilities Training
• Knowledge of basic health and safety rules and guidelines for personal health and safety, as appropriate.

What WJS Canada Does
Our goals are to help individuals become independent, improve their lives and develop life skills. We meet these goals by focusing on each individual's strengths. Our programs include:
- Friendship and mentoring supports
- Self-help skills training
- Community Living and Supportive Independent Living
- Day programs
- Home Living Options
- Behavioural consultation
- Employment services

Is this the opportunity you've been looking for?
If so, please apply online at www.wjscanada.com
JOB ID # J0620-0104 for temp, part time 3-7pm shift
JOB ID # J0620-0102 for temp, full time 12 hr day or night (awake) shifts

• Prepare, code & submit for approval invoices, bills, expense claims, etc. according to established timelines.
• Complete and submit payroll time sheets, leave requests and other personnel forms.
• Create program reports, documentation and written communications.
• Coordinate and schedule social services drives for families in within the local area, etc.
• Maintain petty cash fund.

Visit www.wjscanada.com for a detailed job description and to apply online.