Key Worker - Winnipeg, Canada - St

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Winnipeg, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About Us:

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Amant is a non-profit organization, offering programs & services throughout Manitoba which support over 2000 children and adults with developmental disabilities and autism, and their families.

Who We Support:

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Amant Community-based residential services provides supports to adults and children who have an intellectual disability in a manner that promotes respect, independence, self-determination, community participation and integration.

Position Summary:

A Keyworker (KW) within the Community Residential Program and Community Services is responsible for providing care and support to people with disabilities while working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.

The KW provides services in accordance with the Mission and Values of the organization and provincial legislation and regulations. The KW provides essential support and direction to Support Workers in the absence of the Team Leader.

Job Type:
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary, Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekdays, Weekends.

Wage:
$16.24 (with the possibility of increments after probation)

What you need:

Grade 12 diploma or GED certificate. Completion of relevant postsecondary education is considered an asset.
Full Valid Class 5 full or intermediate Driver's license and driver's abstract
Proof of Covid19 Vaccination
Ability to attend and demonstrate learning in all required training including First Aid/ CPR, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, and all other training as assigned
Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check, Clear Child & Adult Abuse Registry Checks' (no older than 3 months)
Self-Assessment Workshop Using the Personal Outcome Measures Certificate preferred
CORE Supervisory Training Certificate preferred

Why work for us:

Paid Corporate Orientation
Employee Assistance Plan
Extended health and dental
Life Insurance
Pension Plan
Paid Trainings (First AID/CPR)
Vision Care
Emergency Travel Health
Prescription Drugs
Medical Accommodation
Free meals for shifts over 4 hours

Duties and Responsibilities:

Consistent with the Mission and Values of the organization, a Key Worker of the Community Residential Program and Community Services is responsible for the provision of residential support services, ensuring adherence to policies of the organization and to the requirements of external accrediting or regulatory bodies.

Priority is given to providing services so as to facilitate the attainment of personal outcomes in accordance to the person supported.

Some examples are:

Promoting friendships and relationships
Incorporates high quality support and treatment
Running Errands and Shopping
Clear and detailed written communication
Helping to facilitate financial purchases
Administering Medications
Performing Lifts and Transfers
Maintenance of House and Yard
Supporting Medically Complex Diagnosis
Goal Setting and Achieving
Support with intimate personal hygiene
Menu Planning and Cooking
Attending Medical Appointments

Experience you bring:

Minimum 2 years of experience providing direct support services to people with intellectual & development disabilities.
Previous experience in a residential setting as an asset
Proven experience in completing administrative functions
Must possess knowledge of care, education and training of persons with a developmental disability
Knowledge of the structure, regulations, and legislation of Family Services, Child and Family Services, and Residential Care Licensing is an asset
Knowledge of current trends in services for individuals with disabilities.
Positive, energetic, selfdirected and person focused.
Excellent interpersonal communications and organizational skills
Ability to work well with others as a part of a team, as well as alone
This means both giving and receiving feedback from coworkers
Flexibility and ability to adapt to fast paced and ever changing environments
Ability to take initiative and effectively find solutions to problems or barriers
Physical ability to support people that may have mobility concerns or require assistance/ or Ability to effectively deal with behavioral situations

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

As a Condition of Employment, new hires must complete a series of Occupational Health checks. This includes the requirement to confirm immunization or immunity of specific communicable diseases. Successful applicants will also be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to start date.

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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.

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