Direct Support Professional

enVision Community Living; Steinbach; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Pension plan matching

Paid leave

Onsite parking

Training library access

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Travel insurance

Employee assistance program

Learning & development

Job summary

enVision Community Living is a Manitoba-based non-profit organization delivering supports to individuals with intellectual disabilities in the community. The Direct Support Professional helps people engage in activities they enjoy, build life skills, and form meaningful connections.

Positions include full-time, part-time, and casual shifts in Steinbach and surrounding communities. A Grade 12 education and a valid Manitoba Class 5F driver’s license are required, with access to a vehicle for

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Grade 12 or equivalent required.
• Valid Manitoba Class 5F Driver's License with access to a vehicle.
• Experience in disability, human services, or related fields is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Be caring, compassionate, patient, respectful and understanding.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality.
• Clear Adult & Child Abuse Registry and vulnerable sector check within 3 months before start.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered supports to individuals in the community.
• Promote learning and development of daily living skills.
• Encourage engagement in meaningful activities and building connections.
• Travel to supported people's homes and within the community as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Patience

Respectful

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Driver's license (Manitoba Class 5F)

Access to vehicle

Job description

Employment Opportunity: Direct Support Professional – (Full-time/Part-time/Casual)

Who we are:

enVision Community Living is a non-profit community-based organization committed to delivering supports and services that provide people who live with an intellectual disability, opportunities for personal growth, development and a place to live the life of their choosing in a community. enVision is committed to upholding the values that are critical to the work we do. Those values are integrity, empathy, and respect. At enVision, we celebrate diversity and promote an inclusive work culture that prioritizes employee well-being and self-development.

About the Opportunity:

As a Direct Support Professional, you will provide person-centered supports to people residing in the community. You will accomplish this by presenting a holistic approach, helping people to engage in activities that they enjoy. You will encourage building connections and relationships, and you will promote and encourage learning and development in their daily living, building life skills.

Qualifications

• No experience required
• Grade 12 or equivalency is required
• Valid Manitoba Class 5F (Full) Driver's License and access to vehicle, willingness to transport person supported required
• Experience, education, or training in the Disability Sector is an asset
• Experience working or volunteering in Human Services is an asset
• Have good written and verbal communication skills
• Be caring, compassionate, patient, respectful, and understanding.
• Practice privacy and confidentiality
• Clear Adult & Child Abuse Registry and satisfactory Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector. Document will be considered current if obtained no more than 3 months prior to start of employment

Employee Total Rewards

(eligibility applies)education increment, extended health with dental & vision coverage for you and dependents, short term disability & long term disability benefit, life insurance, travel insurance, pension plan matching, generous paid leave (vacation, sick, personal paid days), EAP for you and dependents, free onsite parking, paid learning & development days, access to over 500 modules in enVision training library, service awards, and more.

Working Conditions:

• Interact with family members, staff, visitors, community members, and government agencies.
• Travel to and from supported person's homes, and within the community. Be able to t ravel to Winnipeg when it is needed.
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to fifty (50) lbs (sometimes more).
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop/laptop computers, or other devices (i.e. tablets).

Additional Information

• Wage Scale: $17.50
• Hours of Work: shifts may include days, evening, afternoon, weekend, and overnight.
• Full-time: From 60 to 80 hours bi-weekly
• Part-time: From 45 to 59 hours bi-weekly
• Casual: less than 45 hours bi-weekly
• Location: Steinbach, Niverville, St. Anne, and La Broquerie.

Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

enVision exists to inspire equality, inclusion, and the value of all people. We are an equal opportunity employer that pledges to uphold a workplace culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, empathy, integrity and respect.If you require an accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact us in advance. Information received will be strictly confidential and would not affect the application