REGIONAL SERVICES (PORTAGE) - Direct Support Worker (Part-time)

New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults, and Families; Portage la Prairie; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry competitive wage

Work-life balance

Significant growth and training

Job summary

New Directions for Children, Youth, Adult and Families in Portage la Prairie, MB is seeking a Part-Time Direct Support Worker to join Regional Services. This role offers day/evening shifts with bi-weekly pay and aims to empower adults with intellectual disabilities to live more independently.

Responsibilities include supporting apartment management, medication administration, transportation, and daily living tasks. A valid driver’s license is preferred, with First Aid/CPR and background checks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; post-secondary in disability services or related field preferred.
• Experience working with people with intellectual disabilities.
• Knowledge of FASD, Autism, Mood Disorders, Anxiety, Schizophrenia, and PTSD asset.
• Effective problem-solving and strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Willingness to show compassion, empathy, integrity, and promote self-advocacy.
• Valid First Aid & CPR.
• NCI certification and ASL are assets.
• Clear background checks required.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and access to a vehicle preferred.

Responsibilities

• Empowering individuals to gain and maintain independent living.
• Assist with apartment management, liaise with landlords and EIA.
• Administering medication.
• Providing transportation.
• Perform household chores and budgeting.
• Ensure Fire safety and Public Health Standards.
• Help residents live their best lives as defined by the individual.
• Individualized focus towards health and appointment scheduling.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Empathy

Initiative

First Aid & CPR

Driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education in disability services/mental health

Job description

REGIONAL SERVICES (PORTAGE) - Direct Support Worker (Part-time)

Part Time Direct Service Hwy 1 Portage la Prairie, MB, CA

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1625

Salary Range: $17.32 To $23.39 Hourly

DIRECT SUPPORT WORKER

Part-Time

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 Direct Support Workers 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.

Shift Staffed Homes operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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 residents live their best lives as defined by the individual
• Individualized focus towards residents’ health and making appointments

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 is preferred

What we offer:

• Industry competitive wage
• Work-life balance and positive leadership
• 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 8-32 hour, bi-weekly position is $17.3239 to $23.3888 per hour, 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.