Direct Support Worker - The Pas, Canada - Turning Leaf Support Services

Turning Leaf Support Services

Verified Company

The Pas, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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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.

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We are proud to be recognized as one of Manitoba's Top Employers of 2023. 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 inclusion, diversity, compassion, and respect.
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New Hire Incentive Program:
Full/Part-Time new hires will receive a $200 bonus after six months of employment._

JOB SUMMARY

A Direct Support Worker will provide our service to participants who require support in the community and day program settings.

Direct Support Workers work closely with Clinical Case Manager/Supervisor to observe, plan, and implement activities to facilitate learning and development in daily living, social and life skills specific to the participant's individual needs.

Community support is supporting adult individuals in the community, where much of the focus is on building life/social skills and vocational opportunities.

Through ongoing support, individuals will become familiar with recourses available within their community, receiving assistance with advocacy around medical, legal, and housing matters.

Day Program support offers support to adult individuals in program-based community setting. Days are structured around building life skills, vocational opportunities while adding a social element with like-minded peers.

The balance of skill-based learning combined with creative activities around the community allows for those who attend to gain peer connections as will as access to resources within their community.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Cover letter and updated resume
18 years of age or older
Available anytime hours p/week (Full time)
Available anytime hours p/week (Part time)
Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check (no older than three months)
Valid drivers license with access to a reliable vehicle.
Valid Standard First Aid / CPR Certification
Completion of a Post-Secondary Education in Human Services (Certificate, Diploma or Degree) is considered an asset.
Minimum two years direct support experience working in a residential or community setting.
Three employment references

QUALITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to write clear concise reports.
Organizational and planning skills with related decisionmaking abilities
Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills
Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively as part of the team.
Provide a fair and consistent, nonjudgmental work ethic.
Demonstrates fiscal responsibility and accountability.
Effective in appreciating the cultural diversity of the participants and able to preserve the dignity and respect of each participant
Overall, you are able to maintain a courteous, diplomatic, and professional manner at all times.

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIRES

To adhere to the participantcentered values of Turning Leaf Community Support Services and Manitoba Family Services and Housing.
In conjunction with Clinical Case Manager/Supervisor, engage participants in a process of goal setting, planning and acquisition as it pertains to living safely and independently in the community and day program.
Implement recreation/leisure/vocational programs.
To not use any physical force when working with a participant. Unless there is a present physical risk to the individual, or to another indi