Part-Time Direct Support Professional for Community Living

Pulford Community Living Services; Town of Ste. Anne; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Pulford Community Living Services is a not-for-profit organization providing community-based residential supports for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Pulford is hiring part-time Direct Support Professionals to assist with day-to-day living, housing operations and programs in our community.

You will support person-centered planning, help individuals participate in daily activities, and promote inclusion, rights, and independence.

Qualifications

• Experience with supporting individuals with developmental disabilities is an asset.
• Valid Class 5F Manitoba Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle.
• A valid Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, Child Abuse Registry check, and Adult Abuse Registry check, all done within the last 3 months.
• NVCI (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention) Training Certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Supporting individual(s) with their person-centered planning process and encouraging/assisting each individual to participate in daily activities and make informed choices/decisions in their personal life.
• Play an active role in providing individual(s) opportunities to grow relationships and teach and assist the individual(s) in developing positive social interactions.
• Be an advocate for justice, inclusion, and full community participation on behalf of vulnerable persons; help the individual(s) understand their rights.
• Ensure individual’s emotional, physical, spiritual, and medical needs are met when required.
• Maintain positive and effective communication.
• Be caring, compassionate, patient, respectful, and understanding.
• Ensure completion and secure storage of records and documentation following Agency policies and procedures and the Department of Families requirements.
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development, assist in training new staff, follow policies and procedures of the organization, and maintain confidentiality.
• Assist the individuals with the management of their funds on a day-to-day basis.
• Ensure a safe and well-maintained living environment, adhering to fire safety regulations, food handling protocols in alignment with public health standards, Government and organization’s policies, procedures, and regulations.

Skills

Effective communication

Relationship building

Dependable

Flexible availability

Job description

Pulford Community Living Services is a not-for-profit organization providing community-based residential supports for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Pulford is hiring part-time Direct Support Professionals to assist with day-to-day living, housing operations and programs in our community.

You will support person-centered planning, help individuals participate in daily activities, and promote inclusion, rights, and independence.