Selkirk Mb Direct Support Worker

2 months ago

Selkirk, Canada Turning Leaf Community Services Inc. Full time

**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.

**_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.

We are growing more and more all the time and we are always hiring. If you feel called to be a part of

**_New Hire Incentive Program: Full/Part-Time new hires will receive a $200 bonus after six months of employment. _**

**JOB SUMMARY**

Turning Leaf Support Services’ Residential Support Division is designed to provide 24-hour, in facility,

person-centered supports to adults (or individuals transitioning to adulthood) who are living with

intellectual challenge, developmental disability and/or mental illness. Direct Support Workers will also

provide support to participants living independently within the Community.

Direct Support Workers will work directly with our participants in helping set goals and making healthy

life choices. Direct Support Workers will work closely with and report to the Residential Supervisors and

Team Leads to observe, plan, implement and execute programs and activities that promote and

encourage learning and development in daily living, social and life skills.

**ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS**
- Cover letter and updated resume
- 18 years of age or older
- Available anytime (days and evenings) 35 - 40 hours p/week (Full time)
- Available anytime (days and evenings) 15 - 25 hours p/week (Part time)
- Available anytime 15-less hour’s p/week (Casual)
- Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child
- Abuse Registry Check (no older than 3 months)
- Valid Class 5 divers license and reliable vehicle
- Valid Standard First Aid / CPR Certification
- Minimum one-year direct support experience working in a residential or community setting
- Completion of a Post-Secondary Education in Human Services (Certificate, Diploma or Degree) is
- considered an asset
- Three employment references

**QUALITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS**

Turning Leaf Direct Support Workers must possess the capacity to be aware of and control one’s

emotions. Moreover, Direct Support Workers must be able to handle interpersonal relationships

judiciously, empathetically, and professionally while executing their responsibilities and providing

Turning Leaf’s person-centered supports.

In addition, every Direct Support Worker must possess experience with and skills in:

- De-escalating aggressive behavior
- Working with adults who are living with an intellectual challenge, mental illness and who are in
- conflict with the law
- Conflict resolution skills
- Aptitude towards managing crisis
- Excellent written and oral communication skills

**SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIRES**

Care and Supervision of the Participants
- includes, but not limited to:

- Helping residents with daily activities
- Monitoring and/or administering medications
- Monitoring basic medical care and follow-ups
- Maintaining required records
- Encouraging residents to participate in social/recreational activities this will include supporting
- participants in community-based settings.
- Dietary/food services including preparing/serving meals
- Domestic support/facility maintenance including and not limited to cleaning, laundry, trash
- removal etc.
- Attend training and staff meetings when necessary; they a

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