Supported Independent Living - Support Worker - 2026

St.Amant; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Plans

Life Insurance Plans

Long Term Disability

Employer Paid-Employee Assistance Plan

Employer-Matched Pension Plan

three weeks vacation after your first

affordable on-site parking

onsite fitness facility with a one

Job summary

St.Amant is seeking Support Workers to join our Supported Independent Living program in Manitoba. Shifts are biweekly rotations across several locations, including evenings and sleepover options.

We invite compassionate individuals to apply and become part of a dedicated team that supports adults with developmental disabilities within a person-centered framework. St.Amant is a not-for-profit organization offering competitive salary bands and a comprehensive benefits package, including health and

Qualifications

• Grade XII Diploma or GED.
• Ability to obtain certification in CPR and Emergency First Aid.
• Valid Manitoba Driver’s License in good standing.
• Acceptable Criminal Record, Child Abuse Registry Check, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Prior Contact Check (CFS).
• Positive, energetic, self-directed and person focused.
• Experience providing services to people with disabilities an asset.
• Knowledge of basic cooking and household management skills.
• Physical ability and emotional stability to support peoples’ physical needs and respond appropriate to challenging behavior.
• Ability to function effectively as a team member and work collaboratively with peers, clinicians, professional staff and families.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing (English in all positions, French in designated bi-lingual positions).
• Possess ability to identify and respond effectively to high risk situations.
• Familiarity with basic computer use – Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Deliver services and supports to people with developmental disabilities in a community setting.
• Provide residential or support services which align with St.Amant's Mission & Values, provincial legislation and regulations.
• Monitor health needs of individuals supported, assist with daily living routines, and ensure safety and well being.
• Advocate for individuals and foster spirituality as desired by the individual.
• Support and encourage people to have new relationships and engage in community activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Self-directed

Patient care

Problem solving

Education

Grade XII Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The position will close on October 29, 2026

This posting is used to create a pool of applicants for various Support Worker positions within the Supported Independent Living program (SIL)

Rotations are Biweekly - Fixed Schedule

Week 1 - Example: Week of October 19, November 02, November 16 and so on

Week 2 - Example: Week of October 26, November 09, November 23 and so on

A. East Elmwood/Gateway Area – 18 hours biweekly:

Week 1: Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 15:00-18:00

Week 2: Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 15:00-18:00

B. Central/Closer to Osborne Street – 21 hours biweekly: Sleepover position from 23:00-06:00 + morning hours from 06:00-09:00

C. East Close to Henderson HWY – 15 hours biweekly:

Week 1: Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 16:00-19:00, Saturday and Sunday from 14:00-17:00

Week 2: OFF

D. East Close to Henderson HWY – 15 hours biweekly:

Week 1: OFF

Week 2: Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 16:00-19:00, Saturday and Sunday from 14:00-17:00

About Us

St.Amant supports over 5,000 people in Manitoba with developmental disabilities, autism and acquired brain injury. We are a not-for-profit organization that offers a wide range of supports for adults, children and their families. Our over 2,000 staff follow a person-centered approach and adapt to the needs of each person and each family.

St.Amant is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility where everyone is respected, valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves - free from fear of discrimination - while celebrating the diverse identities and experiences that enrich our community. We stand firmly against individual and systemic discrimination and racism as per the Canadian Human Rights Act.

St.Amant, as part of an initiative entitled "Meaningful Connections", seeks to expand the culture of support ("excellent caretaking") to include an intentional focus on equipping a person with the opportunities and skills to develop relationships. The goal of this initiative is to have people we support exploring and establishing relationships with people in the community.

St.Amant is a bilingual organization. Proficiency in both official languages (French/English) would be considered an asset.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes

• Health and Dental Plans
• Life Insurance Plans
• Long Term Disability
• Employer Paid-Employee Assistance Plan
• Employer-Matched Pension Plan
• three weeks vacation after your first year of employment
• affordable on-site parking
• onsite fitness facility with a one-time access fee

and much more!

Visit St.Amant online at www.stamant.ca

Position Summary:

Support Workers are responsible for the delivery of services and supports to people with developmental disabilities and/or autism within a community setting. The Support Worker provides residential or support services which align with St.Amant's Mission & Values, provincial legislation and regulations. Support Workers ensure that services are provided in a way that:

• Optimizes dignity, self-determination and attainment of personal outcomes.
• Maximizes environmental and lifestyle choices desired by the individual.
• Incorporates high quality support and treatment.
• Supports education, training and work opportunities.
• Supports and encourages people to have new relationships, and supports people to explore engagement in community activities, and may be matched with a person supported to assist them in exploring these relationships and activities (This is known as an "exploring pair")
• The Support Worker is responsible for monitoring and assessing the health needs of individuals supported, assisting with daily living routines, and ensuring the safety & well being of the individuals being supported. By supporting individuals, the Support Worker will act as an advocate when required, and foster spirituality as desired by the individual.

This position reports to a community based Team Leader.

Qualifications:

• Grade XII Diploma or GED.
• Ability to obtain certification in CPR and Emergency First Aid.
• Valid Manitoba Driver’s License in good standing.
• Acceptable Criminal Record, Child Abuse Registry Check, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Prior Contact Check (CFS).
• Positive, energetic, self-directed and person focused.
• Experience providing services to people with disabilities an asset.
• Knowledge of basic cooking and household management skills.
• Physical ability and emotional stability to support peoples’ physical needs and respond appropriate to challenging behavior.
• Ability to function effectively as a team member and work collaboratively with peers, clinicians, professional staff and families.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing (English in all positions, French in designated bi-lingual positions).
• Possess ability to identify and respond effectively to high risk situations.
• Familiarity with basic computer use – Microsoft Office.

The above information is intended to describe the general nature of this position and is not considered to be a complete statement of duties and responsibilities. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned provided they are consistent with the qualifications identified and fall within the parameters of this role.

St.Amant supports equitable employment practices and promotes an inclusive workforce representative of the people we support including diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, and identities. Applicants can request reasonable accommodations in all aspects of the selection and hiring process.

Conditions of Employment:

• Successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening, Adult Abuse Registry Check, Child Abuse Registry Check and Prior Contact Check
• Successful candidates must complete a series of Occupational Health Checks. This includes the requirement to confirm immunization or immunity of specific communicable diseases