Provide direct support to adults with intellectual disabilities and mental health barriers to foster independence and community integration. Responsibilities include managing living situations, administering medication, and assisting with daily household chores and wellness goals.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school diploma and experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, with post-secondary education in related fields preferred. Candidates must possess a valid Class 5 driver's license, a personal vehicle, and clear criminal and abuse registry checks.
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Job description
Direct support worker: Full-Time, Regular
Regional services: (Based in Portage La Prairie, MB)
New Directions is a social service agency offering a wide range of resources and services that provide supports in a variety of settings and foster people’s hopes and dreams in their communities.
We are currently seeking a Direct Support Worker to join the Regional Services team.
Regional Services provides a range of resources offered by New Directions including Regional Shift Staffed Homes and Supported Independent Living.
Our services support people who have intellectual disabilities and/or mental health barriers to find purpose and meaning outside of their home.
This is accomplished by creating an environment that encourages the participation of adults, supports their pursuits, interests, and goals, and facilitates the maintenance and strengthening of relationships between adults and their significant others.
It is our goal to create a non-judgmental, safe, and caring environment.
Responsibilities
May Include:
Empowering individuals to gain and maintain independent living situations (apartments, rooming houses etc.)
Assisting with apartment management, liaising with landlords, and Employment and Income Assistance (EIA)
Administering medication
Providing transportation
Perform household chores including but not limited to grocery shopping, meals preparation, cleaning, and budgeting
Ensuring Fire safety and Public Health Standards are maintained
Helping individuals live their best lives with a person led approach
Individualized focus towards health and wellness
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications/experience
High School Diploma or equivalent. Preference will be given to candidates with post-secondary education in the area(s) of disability services, addictions, mental health, and related education
Experience working with people with intellectual disabilities
Knowledge of FASD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Schizophrenia, Borderline Personalities, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder would be an asset
Benefits
Pension Plan
Health Benefits
Dental Benefits
Competitive Wage
Long Term Disability Benefits
Growth And Training
Effective problem-solving ability & strong communication skills
The ability to work independently and as a part of a team
Willingness to practise compassion, empathy, integrity and promote self-advocacy
Possess the ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision
Valid First Aid & CPR
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training (NCI) certification and American Sign Language (ASL) are considered assets
Clear Criminal, Adult and Child Abuse Registry Checks
A valid Class 5 driver’s license, current Driver’s Abstract and access to personal vehicle
What We Offer
Industry competitive wage
Work-life balance and positive leadership
Full benefits package (which include Health and Dental Benefits, Long Term Disability Benefits, and a Pension Plan)
Significant growth and training
Would you like to help build a community that values all people? Are you interested in supporting people to meet their full potential? We offer flexible work including a variety of day, evening, and awake overnight shifts.
The salary range for this 40 hour per week, full-time position is $17.3239 to $23.3888 per hour (equivalent to $36,033.71 to $48,648.70 per annum), dependent upon education and/or experience.
Recruitment Coordinator: New Directions for Children, Youth, Adult and Families
437 Tupper Street N, Portage La Prairie, MB R1N 1X4
We thank all applicants for their interest in New Directions; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
New Directions is committed to equity and diversity and especially welcomes applications from persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and newcomers to Canada. We strive for a skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we support and contributes to the diversification of ideas.
Accommodations for accessibility purposes are available for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
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