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Direct Support Worker (Casual) - Portage La Prairie

New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults, and Families
Portage la Prairie, MB

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Casual

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Flexible schedule

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CPR Certification
Class 5 Licence
Post-secondary education
High school diploma or GED
First Aid Certification
Communication skills

Full job description

DIRECT SUPPORT WORKER

CASUAL

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 Direct Support Workers to join the Regional Services team. Regional Services provides a range of resources offered by New Directions including 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. Staff work with each person to make goals that assist with building confidence to make choices and decisions in a supported 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)
Providing medical care
Performing household chores including but not limited to grocery shopping, preparing meals, cleaning and budgeting
Helping individuals live their best lives using a person led approach
Encouraging individuals to participate in recreational activities

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
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
Clear Criminal, Adult and Child Abuse Registry Checks
A valid Class 5 driver’s license and current Driver’s Abstract

What we offer:

Industry competitive wage
Work-life balance and positive leadership
Growth and training
Flexible schedule

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 wage for this position is $17.11- 23.10 per hour.

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. Unfortunately, we cannot accept telephone inquiries on the status of your application.

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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