Direct Support Worker - Winnipeg, Canada - New Directions for Children Youth Adults and Families

Description

New Directions is a social service agency offering a wide range of resources and services that foster the hopes and dreams of people and their communities.

We are currently seeking term, full-time Direct Support Workers to join the Shift Staffed Homes team.

Shift Staffed Homes is one of the many services within Adult Services at New Directions; providing person-centered support to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities who may experience complex health issues.

The Shift Staffed Homes strive to promote a sense of belonging and provide opportunities to engage in a meaningful life.

This is achieved by creating a home environment that welcomes the participation of adults, supporting their pursuits, interests, goals, and helping maintain and strengthen the bond between the adults and their significant others.

We provide an environment that is non-judgmental, safe and caring.
Shift Staffed Homes operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Duties include:

• Working as part of a team providing care, support and guidance to individuals in their homes and in the community,
• Administering medication,
• Providing transportation, and
• Performing household chores.

Qualifications:

• Experience supporting individuals who may be deaf or hard of hearing with intellectual/developmental disabilities
• Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License
• First Aid/CPR training considered an asset
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training (NCI) considered an asset

With a commitment to health and safety and in order to continue our mission "to provide responsive and individualized services", New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults & Families requires proof of full vaccination against COVID-19, in a manner approved by Health Canada, as a condition of employment for all new employees.

_(Exceptions and accommodations will be made for those who are exempt from receiving the vaccine due to legitimate, established reasons in accordance with The Human Rights Code of Manitoba. In these cases, reasonable supporting documentation will be required.)_

We thank all applicants for their interest in New Directions; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
$15.89-$22.25 per hour


Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
New Directions follows all Provincial Public Health Orders as well as industry-specific guidelines and recommendations.


Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

- support work: 1 year (preferred)


Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Driver's License (preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (preferred)
• Night Shift (preferred)
• Overnight Shift (preferred)