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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental

Pension plan

Training opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults, and Families in Portage la Prairie, MB, seeks a Direct Support Worker full-time to assist adults with intellectual disabilities in Regional Services. You will work in community-based settings, promoting independence and person-centered supports across housing and daily living.

The role requires a high school diploma, valid driver's license, and willingness to obtain First Aid/CPR and NCI certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; preference for post-secondary education in disability services, addictions, mental health.
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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 groceries, 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

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Compassion & empathy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary in disability services/mental health

Tools

NCI certification

ASL

First Aid & CPR

Job description

Full Time Direct Service High Bluff, Portage la Prairie, MB, CA

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1617

Salary Range: $17.32 To $23.39 Hourly

DIRECT SUPPORT WORKER

Full-Time, Regular

REGIONAL SERVICES

(Based in Portage La Prairie, 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 a Direct Support Worker to join the Regional Services team. Regional Services provides a range of resources offered by New Directions including Regional Shift Staffed Homes and Supported Independent Living. 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

Would you like to help build a community that values all people? Are you interested in supporting people to meet their full potential? We offer flexible work including a variety of day, evening, and awake overnight shifts.

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.

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.