Direct Support Provider *Open Until Filled*

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: September 30, 2025

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 drive 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.

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.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Must provide a satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
• Must provide a satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check
• Must have a valid driver's license, access to a vehicle, and the ability to travel within a specified region of Manitoba
• Ability to work flexible hours of work—days, evenings, weekends, overnights
• Physical ability to do all necessary duties (may include lifting, physical activities, etc.)

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, and mental health.
• 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 communication skills.
• Excellent 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.

Duties:

Working as part of a team or independently, the Direct Support Provider helps ensure the health and safety of the participant, supports their learning and development, and provides caregivers with respite. They also help with day-to-day decision-making. Duties depend on the specific needs of the participant:

• Provide respite services for family and other caregivers
• Create supportive relationships with individuals and their families
• 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)
• Provides minimal to moderate personal care needs

Apply to:

Advertisement # 4048

Talent Acquisition

Human Resource Services

600-259 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9

Phone: 204-945-7518

Fax: 204-945-0601

Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca

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. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé, and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

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