Direct Support Provider *Open Until Filled*

Government of Manitoba; Cranberry Portage; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A provincial governmental body in Manitoba is seeking Direct Support Providers to assist children, youth, and families. This role involves providing respite, emotional support, and implementing behavior plans. Applicants should have strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently, and a passion for aiding diverse families. The position offers casual hours with a pay range of $19.62 - $25.51 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with children and families while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive issues in challenging environments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide respite services for families.
• Create supportive relationships with participants.
• Implement behaviour support plans.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Judgement

Problem-solving

Ability to work independently

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Adobe

Job description

Overview

This job opportunity is being advertised on behalf of the following organization and is not a Manitoba government civil service position.

Direct Support Provider Open Until Filled

DS4 Direct Support Provider 4; DS5 Direct Support Provider 5

Casual

Department of Families
Rural and Northern Child and Family Services, Community Service Delivery
Cranberry Portage MB, Flin Flon MB, Snow Lake MB, Thompson MB, Dauphin MB, Swan River MB

Advertisement Number: 4048

Salary(s): DS4 $19.62 - $21.74 per hour Plus Remoteness Allowance, if applicable.; DS5 $23.02 - $25.51 per hour Plus Remoteness Allowance, if applicable.

Closing Date: March 31, 2026

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Rural and Northern Child and Family Services Family Support Program has opportunities for casual Direct Service Provider positions. If you are reliable, responsible, passionate and committed to working with children, youth and families, this is a great opportunity to join our team. The services you will provide are intended to assist in restoring family functioning, ensuring the health and safety of participants, promoting opportunities for growth and development, and encouraging decision-making. Incumbents may also need to participate in network and systems meetings regarding case planning, facilitation and monitoring of case plans through skill development and liaising and providing written and verbal reports to the case management team.

Duties include working as part of a team or independently, providing respite, supervision, transportation and support to participants and families, and assisting with day-to-day decision-making. Specific duties depend on participant needs.

• Provide respite services for family and other caregivers
• Create supportive relationships with individuals and their family
• Provide supervision, companionship and personal care of the participant
• Promote the safety and well-being of the participant
• Implement behaviour support plans
• Assist, support and take part in community services and recreation activities
• Provide transportation to recreational outings and appointments
• Teach independent living skills (ex: self care, cooking, community access, budgeting and banking)
• Provide minimal to moderate personal care needs

A detailed position description is available upon request.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Ability to work with children and families in a supportive manner while establishing and maintaining professional boundaries.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with children, families, co-workers and agencies.
• Ability to work with families, children and youth facing multiple barriers such as; financial difficulties, addiction, abuse, mental health, etc.
• Ability to work with families, children and youth from diverse cultural and social backgrounds and have an awareness of cultural values and differences.
• Ability to plan, organize, schedule and implement tasks and activities appropriately.
• Excellent judgement and problem solving skills including the ability to handle confidential, sensitive and non-routine issues in a challenging environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Desired:

• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe.
• Knowledge of community resources and programming.
• Ability to teach parenting skills, life skills and household management skills.

Apply

Apply to: Advertisement # 4048

Talent Acquisition
Human Resource Services
600-259 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9

Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. If a selection grievance is filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.