Outreach Support Mentor –Selkirk-Interlake Region

Simaril; Selkirk; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage Reimbursement

Paid time off

Pension plan matching

Casual dress code

Company events

Job summary

Simaril is seeking Outreach Support Mentors for the Selkirk/Interlake region. This part-time role involves one-on-one support in homes and the community, helping individuals build independence and life skills while collaborating with a broader team to meet support plans.

You will assist with daily living, community access, appointments, and meaningful activities, while maintaining documentation and following procedures. A driver’s license and ability to travel are required.

Qualifications

• Proof of legal eligibility to work in Canada is required.
• High School Diploma is required.
• Post-secondary education in related fields is an asset (Community Support Work, Disability & Community Support, Social Services, Mental Health).
• 2 years of experience supporting adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities preferred.
• Knowledge of disabilities, disorders and mental health challenges.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Advocacy and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Willingness to travel between Interlake-Selkirk Region locations with paid mileage.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, professional relationships with individuals, families and team members.
• Help individuals build independence and daily living skills.
• Connect individuals with community resources and supports.
• Assist with medical appointments and community access.
• Administer medications according to procedures.
• Support grocery shopping, meal prep, cooking and household routines.
• Assist with bill payments and money management.
• Teach transportation skills, including public transit use.
• Support individuals in employment, volunteering and programming.
• Provide access to educational, recreational and community programming.
• Support recreational activities (skating, swimming, sports).
• Provide emotional support and companionship.
• Support during crises using prevention, intervention and de-escalation strategies.
• Assist with personal care and daily living needs as required.
• Maintain a clean, safe, welcoming home environment.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting for continuity.

Skills

Communication skills

Advocacy

Problem-solving

Independent work

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Travel willingness

Education

High School Diploma

Post-secondary education

Job description

Outreach Support Mentor - Selkirk / Interlake Region

As Simaril continues to grow across Steinbach, new part-time opportunities are now available!

About Us

Simaril is a Winnipeg-based non-profit organization that has supported people to build full, meaningful lives since 1987.

Our supports are tailored to each person’s goals, preferences, strengths, and level of support needed. We provide residential and community-based programs, including Residential Living, Supported Independent Living, Home Share, Respite, and Cluster services. Across our programs, we focus on helping people build greater choice, independence, connection, and belonging in everyday life.

Our work is guided by three values: Respecting, Empowering, and Uniting.

Our Why

We believe a good life is shaped by the freedom to make choices, build relationships, feel connected, and belong.

Our role is to create the conditions that make that possible. We support people to build lives that reflect who they are, what matters to them, and how they want to live. All of that purpose guides how we work, how we make decisions, and how we grow.

The Role

We are looking for Outreach Support Mentors to provide one-on-one support to individuals within our Supported Independent Living, Outreach and Respite programs, both in their homes and in the community.

During your shift, you may support multiple individuals throughout the day, helping them build independence, develop life skills, access community resources, attend appointments, and participate in meaningful activities.

Although you work one-on-one with the individuals you support, you are not alone. Outreach Support Mentors collaborate closely with other team members to ensure the needs outlined in support plans are met and to empower individuals to achieve their personal goals.

How You'll Make a Difference

• Building positive, professional relationships with individuals, families and team members
• Supporting individuals to build independence and develop daily living skills
• Connecting individuals with community resources such as food banks, clothing resources and other supports
• Supporting individuals with medical appointments and community access
• Administering medications according to established procedures
• Supporting grocery shopping, meal preparation, cooking, and household routines
• Supporting individuals with bill payments and money management
• Teaching and supporting transportation skills, including learning how to use public transit
• Supporting individuals to acquire and maintain productive roles such as employment, volunteering, and programming
• Supporting access to educational, recreational and community programming
• Supporting recreational opportunities such as skating, swimming, sporting events and other activities
• Providing emotional support and companionship
• Supporting individuals during crisis situations using prevention, intervention and de-escalation strategies
• Supporting personal care and daily living needs as required
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming home environment
• Maintaining accurate documentation and reporting to support continuity and quality of support
• Advocating for the rights, choices, preferences and goals of the individuals supported

What You Need to Be Successful

• Proof of legal eligibility to work in Canada will be required as part of the recruitment and onboarding process
• High School Diploma
• Post-secondary education or courses in Community Support Work, Disability and Community Support, Social Services, Mental Health, or a related field is considered an asset
• 2 years of experience supporting adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities preferred
• Knowledge of disabilities, disorders and mental health challenges
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Advocacy and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Ability to travel between Interlake-Selkirk Region locations as required with paid mileage

Other Important Requirements

• Valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver's License with a satisfactory driver's abstract is required.
• Reliable access to a personal vehiclefor work purposes
• Current Food Handler Certificate is required.
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search
• Adult Abuse Registry Check
• Child Abuse Registry Check
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• Experience providing personal care is an asset

What Success Looks Like

You will help each person feel safe, respected, empowered and included while supporting them to build independence, make meaningful choices and participate in their communities.

Success in this role means providing consistent, person-centred support that reflects each individual's goals, strengths, preferences and needs while helping them develop the skills and confidence to live as independently as possible.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to help shape and strengthen Simaril's expansion into the Interlake-Selkirk Region
• Flexible Part-time opportunities
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Pension plan matching
• Casual dress code
• Company events

Join Simaril

Equal Opportunity Employer

Simaril Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for this position.

Join us and help make a meaningful impact in our community.

Simaril is not able to provide assistance or hands on support for work permits applications or renewals, Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs), or other immigration related authorizations needed to be able to legally work in this position.