Outreach Support Mentor - Winnipeg, Canada - Simaril Inc
Description
Hey there, are you looking for a place to work where:- You can make a difference?
- _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.
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:
- Connectin 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
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.
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 $15.11 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Every Weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
Application question(s):
- What are three words you would use to describe yourself?
- Do you have your Full Drivers License?
Experience:
- Support work: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location:
On the road
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