New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults, and Families·Winnipeg, Manitoba
Provide direct support, guidance, and life skills training to children and youth dealing with trauma or disabilities. Responsibilities include managing behavioral challenges, administering medication, and facilitating community integration through transportation and activity coordination.
New Directions is a social service agency offering a wide range of resources and services that foster people’s hopes and dreams in their communities.
Child Home Services (CHS) is one of the many programs offered by New Directions. This service area offers a range of home supports (i.e., family supports, foster home, group care homes, individualized homes, independent living, mentored living) to children, youth, and families who are dealing with challenges related to the experience of trauma and/or living with a disability. Our community-based resources are designed to support connection with family and community, a sense of belonging, and provide opportunities to engage in a meaningful life.
We are currently seeking Direct Support Workers for a specialized home that is designed to assist children and youth to develop life skills, social skills and/or access community resources. Individual care and guidance is provided to align with the needs of the child/youth to assist with mental health issues, behavioral challenges, or addictions. We provide stabilization through predictable structures, clear expectations and positive behavior support.
Position Details: as follows:
The salary range for this full-time permanent 80-hour bi-weekly position is $17.3239 to $23.3888 per hour (or equivalent to $36,033.71 to $48,648.70 annually), dependent upon education and/or experience. This position is eligible for a full benefit package (which includes Health and Dental Benefits, Long Term Disability Benefits, and a Pension Plan).
The successful candidate will be subject to Criminal Record Check, Adult and Child Abuse Registry Check, Prior Contact Checks; and must supply a satisfactory driver’s safety rating.
The closing date for all applications July 29, 2026
Operating a vehicle is an essential duty of this role. Candidates must hold a valid, active driver's license in good standing to be eligible for hire. Providing a copy of your license and/or your license number at this stage is voluntary. However, submitting this information upfront allows our team to verify your status, which can fast-track your application to the review stage.
We thank all applicants for their interest in New Directions, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Unfortunately, we cannot accept telephone inquiries.
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.
Requires a high school diploma and at least two years of experience working with individuals with intellectual or cognitive disabilities. A valid Class 5 driver's license is mandatory, while post-secondary education in mental health or disability services is preferred.
Market context
Behavioral-health roles in Manitoba often draw steady interest because employers look for licensed professionals who can support adults with complex needs in clinical, community, and outreach settings. Competition is usually strongest for candidates who already hold an active license, ASIST certification, and supervised counselling experience, since those credentials can narrow the applicant pool. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly confirm fit, then tailor your application to highlight adult counselling experience and current credentials.
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