REGIONAL SERVICES (BRANDON) - Direct Support Worker (Fulltime)

New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults, and Families; Brandon; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry competitive wage

Full benefits package (Health, Dental,

Long Term Disability, Pension Plan

Significant growth and training

Job summary

New Directions for Children, Youth, Adult and Families seeks 3 Direct Support Workers for Regional Services in Brandon, MB. This full-time role supports adults with intellectual disabilities and mental health barriers in living independently and participating in the community.

Responsibilities include medication administration, transportation, housing liaison, budgeting, and daily living activities. Requires high school diploma, valid driver's license, First Aid/CPR, and clear checks; ASL/NCI

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Preference for post-secondary in disability services, addictions, mental health, or related fields.
• Experience working with people with intellectual disabilities.
• Knowledge of FASD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Schizophrenia, BPD, and PTSD is an asset.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Willingness to show compassion, empathy, integrity and promote self-advocacy.
• Take initiative and work with minimal supervision.
• Valid First Aid & CPR.
• NCI certification and ASL are assets.
• Clear Criminal, Adult and Child Abuse Registry Checks.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Empower individuals to gain and maintain independent living situations (apartments, rooming houses, etc.).
• Assist with apartment management, liaising with landlords, and Employment and Income Assistance (EIA).
• Administer medications.
• Provide transportation.
• Perform household chores including groceries, meals, cleaning, and budgeting.
• Maintain Fire safety and Public Health Standards.
• Help individuals live their best lives with a person-led approach.
• Focus on health and wellness for each person.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Independent worker

Compassion

Initiative

First Aid & CPR

NCI training

ASL (asset)

Criminal checks

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

Post-secondary in disability services/mental health

Job description

Full Time Direct Service Park Ave., Brandon, MB, CA

11 days ago Requisition ID: 1611

Salary Range: $17.32 To $23.39 Hourly

DIRECT SUPPORT WORKER

Full-Time, Regular

REGIONAL SERVICES

(Based in Brandon, MB)

New Directions is a social service agency offering a wide range of resources and services that provide supports in a variety of settings and foster people's hopes and dreams in their communities.

We are currently seeking 3 Direct Support Worker's to join the Regional Services team. Regional Services provides a range of resources offered by New Directions including Shift Staffed Homes, Supported Independent Living and Outreach. Our services support people who have intellectual disabilities and/or mental health barriers to find purpose and meaning outside of their home. This is accomplished by creating an environment that encourages the participation of adults, supports their pursuits, interests, and goals, and facilitates the maintenance and strengthening of relationships between adults and their significant others. It is our goal to create a non-judgmental, safe, and caring environment.

Responsibilities May Include:

• Empowering individuals to gain and maintain independent living situations (apartments, rooming houses etc.)
• Assisting with apartment management, liaising with landlords, and Employment and Income Assistance (EIA)
• Administering medication
• Providing transportation
• Perform household chores including but not limited to grocery shopping, meals preparation, cleaning, and budgeting
• Ensuring Fire safety and Public Health Standards are maintained
• Helping individuals live their best lives with a person led approach
• Individualized focus towards health and wellness

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications/experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Preference will be given to candidates with post-secondary education in the area(s) of disability services, addictions, mental health, and related education
• Experience working with people with intellectual disabilities
• Knowledge of FASD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Schizophrenia, Borderline Personalities, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder would be an asset
• Effective problem-solving ability & strong communication skills
• The ability to work independently and as a part of a team
• Willingness to practise compassion, empathy, integrity and promote self-advocacy
• Possess the ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision
• Valid First Aid & CPR
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training (NCI) certification and American Sign Language (ASL) are considered assets
• Clear Criminal, Adult and Child Abuse Registry Checks
• A valid Class 5 driver's license, current Driver's Abstract and access to personal vehicle

What we offer:

• Industry competitive wage
• Work-life balance and positive leadership
• Full benefits package (which include Health and Dental Benefits, Long Term Disability Benefits, and a Pension Plan)
• Significant growth and training

The salary range for this 40 hour per week, full-time position is $17.3239 to $23.3888 per hour (equivalent to $36,033.71 to $48,648.70 per annum), dependent upon education and/or experience.

Operating a vehicle is an essential duty of this role. Candidates must hold a valid, active driver's license in good standing to be eligible for hire. Providing a copy of your license and/or your license number at this stage is voluntary. However, submitting this information upfront allows our team to verify your status, which can fast-track your application at the review stage.

Recruitment Coordinator

New Directions for Children, Youth, Adult and Families

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

New Directions is committed to equity and diversity and especially welcomes applications from persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and newcomers to Canada. We strive for a skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we support and contributes to the diversification of ideas.

Accommodations for accessibility purposes are available for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.