Outreach Support Mentor - Winnipeg, Canada - Simaril Inc

Simaril Inc

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Winnipeg, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Hey there, are you looking for a place to work where:

You can make a difference?

- _You can help others during their day?_
- _You can help promote the quality of life for others?_
- _You can put your education into practice and help others thrive in their community?_

If you answered
YES to any of the above
and you have your full driver's license then the Outreach Support Mentor
role might be for you

Simaril Supported Living_ is an up and coming agency that supports adults living with intellectual disabilities and other cooccurring challenges.

Our Outreach and Supported Independent Living Programs are looking for dynamic _
FEMALE Outreach Support Mentors_ to work at our agency.

But what does it mean to be an Outreach Support Mentor?

Imagine yourself needing just a little bit of extra help in your daily life.

Supporting someone could look like any or all the following:

Connecting with community resources (foodbanks, clothing resources etc)
Attending medical appointments
Managing medication regimes
Grocery Shopping
Learning how to take the bus
Bill payments & money management
Support to acquire & maintain a productive role (work, volunteer, programming, etc.)
Accessing programming
Recreational Opportunities (skating, swimming or sporting events)
Group programming opportunities
Meal preparation & Cooking
Cleaning & maintaining your home
Emotional Support
Crisis Support

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It sounds like fun, doesn't it???_

What will your shift look like as an Outreach Support Mentor:
Your day as an Outreach Support Mentor will include meeting with - 5 people on your shift.

You will provide 1:1 support to individuals within the SIL, Outreach and Respite programs, both in their home and in the community.

Even though you are working one on one with the people you support, you are not alone The Outreach Support Mentor works collaboratively with other team members to ensure that the needs identified within the support plans are met and to empower individuals to achieve their goals.

What you need to have to work as an Outreach Support Mentor:

High School Diploma (mimimum)
Some postsecondary courses in the social services field. (preferred)
2 years' experience working with adults with an intellectual disability.
Knowledge of disabilities, disorders, and mental health issues.
Excellent communication skills.
Advocacy.
Flexibility.

Other important Requirements for working in this role:

Valid Manitoba Driver's License with Satisfactory Driver's Abstract.
Use of a safe vehicle for work purposes
Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector checked
Adult Abuse Registry Check,
Child Abuse Registry Check,
Current CPR and First Aid certification is required.
Experience providing personal care is an asset.

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Our shifts range within the following hours every day: 9 am until 11 pm in the evening

We provide supports every day of the week and love applicants that have an OPEN AVAILABILITY_

All interested applicants are asked to send a cover letter, their current resume, and
availability of hours and how they feel they could be successful within this type of role.
We thank all those that apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: per week

Salary:
From $17.40 per hour

Benefits: