Selkirk MB Direct Support Professionals – Winnipeg, MB

Turning Leaf Community Support Services Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits (Full-time)

GRRSP Program (optional)

Paid Wellness Time

Bereavement and Compassionate Care

Awake Overnight Premium

EFAP

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

Turning Leaf Support Services' Intensive Home Support (IHS) Division provides person-centered supports to adults with intellectual challenges, developmental disabilities and/or mental illness.

Direct Support Professionals will work with participants to set goals and promote healthy living, reporting to Supervisors and Team Leads to plan activities that foster learning and independence.

Qualifications

• Cover letter and updated resume required.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Full-time: 35–40 hours per week; Part-time: 15–25 hours; Casual: -15 hours.
• Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check (within 6 months).
• Child Abuse Registry Check (within 3 months).
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
• Standard First Aid/CPR Certification.
• Minimum one year direct support experience in residential or community setting.
• Post-Secondary Education in Human Services is an asset.
• Three employment references.

Responsibilities

• Care and supervision of participants during shifts.
• Assist residents with daily activities and routines.
• Monitor and/or administer medications as required.
• Maintain required records and incident reports.
• Encourage participation in social and recreational activities.
• Attend trainings and staff meetings as scheduled.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

De-escalating aggressive behavior

Emotional awareness

Crisis management

Written and oral communication

Empathy and professionalism

Education

Post-Secondary Education in Human Services (asset)

Job description

ABOUT US

Turning Leaf is a non-profit, charitable organization that provides person-centered, crisis and treatment

services to low and high-risk vulnerable and marginalized individuals living with mental illness and

intellectual challenge in our community. Turning Leaf's support is customized to every individual's needs

and risk level. We offer crisis-intervention and treatment services, community support, day program

services, residential support (including emergency housing, 24-hour homes, cluster housing, and home

share), a harm reduction program, clinical services, indigenous services and more.

We are proud to be recognized as one of Manitoba’s Top Employers of 2026. This honour distinguishes

Turning Leaf as a leader in our industry, and as one of the top places to work in the province.

WHO WE SUPPORT

The participants of our programs are often deeply impacted by their circumstances which can become

barriers to living safely and independently in the community. Trauma, homelessness, poverty, addictions,

discrimination, sexual exploitation, societal stigmas, and lack of access to resources are some of the

barriers our participants face every day.

MAKE AN IMPACT

Being a part of the Turning Leaf team means you will have the opportunity to make a direct and positive

impact on people’s lives every day. The work is challenging in all the best ways and deeply rewarding.

Many of our employees say they have found their life’s purpose while working here.

Turning Leaf provides ongoing, meaningful training to ensure we remain an industry leader and that our

employees have the skills and confidence to be successful in their careers. We are an organization that

pledges to uphold a workplace culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, compassion, and respect.

We are growing more and more all the time and we are always hiring. If you feel called to be a part of the

Turning Leaf team, please apply today.

JOB SUMMARY

Turning Leaf Support Services' Intensive Home Support (IHS) Division is designed to provide in facility,

person-centered supports to adults (or individuals transitioning to adulthood) who are living with

intellectual challenge, developmental disability and/or mental illness.

Direct Support Professionals will work directly with our participants in helping set goals and making

healthy life choices. Direct Support Professionals will work closely with and report to the (IHS) Supervisors

and Team Leads to observe, plan, implement and execute programs and activities that promote and

encourage learning and development in daily living, social and life skills.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Cover letter and updated resume


• 18 years of age or older


• Available anytime (days and evenings) 35 - 40 hours p/week (Full time)


• Available anytime (days and evenings) 15 - 25 hours p/week (Part time)


• Available anytime (days and evenings) -15 hours p/week (Casual)


• Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check, Adult Abuse Registry Check (no older


• than six (6) months)


• Child Abuse Registry Check (no older than three (3) months)


• Valid Class 5 divers license and reliable vehicle is required


• Valid Standard First Aid / CPR Certification


• Minimum one-year direct support experience working in a residential or community setting


• Completion of a Post-Secondary Education in Human Services (Certificate, Diploma or Degree) is


• considered an asset


• Three employment references

QUALITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

Direct Support Professionals should demonstrate emotional awareness and have the ability to remain

calm in escalated situations. Direct Support Professionals must be able to handle interpersonal

relationships judiciously, empathetically, and professionally while executing their responsibilities and

providing person-centered supports.

In addition, every Direct Support Professionals must possess experience with and skills in:

• De-escalating aggressive behavior


• Working with adults who are living with an intellectual challenge, mental illness and who are in


• conflict with the law


• Aptitude towards managing crisis


• Excellent written and oral communication skills

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Care and Supervision of the Participants- includes, but not limited to:

• Helping residents with daily activities


• Monitoring and/or administering medications


• Monitoring basic medical care and follow-ups


• Maintaining required records


• Encouraging residents to participate in social/recreational activities this will include supporting


• participants in community-based settings.


• Dietary/food services including preparing/serving meals.


• Domestic support/facility maintenance including and not limited to cleaning, laundry, trash


• Attend training and staff meetings when necessary; they are to be treated like a scheduled shift.


• Written reports are maintained throughout your shift as per licensing standards.


• Successfully create and submit incident reports when required.


• Other duties as assigned.

BENEFITS

• Health Benefits (Full-time employees)


• GRRSP Program (optional)


• Paid Wellness Time (Full-time employees)


• Bereavement and Compassionate Care Time


• Awake Overnight Premium


• Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)


• Mileage Reimbursement (when applicable)

Turning Leaf welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities may request

reasonable accommodation relating to the materials used and/or activities throughout the application

and selection process.

Turning Leaf Support Services is committed to fostering and upholding an inclusive workplace that reflects

the diversity of the communities we serve, including Indigenous Peoples. We believe in creating

opportunities for everyone to thrive by embracing diverse perspectives, experiences, and identities. We

encourage candidates from Indigenous communities, minoritized groups, underrepresented groups, and

all walks of life to bring their unique talents to our team.