Direct Support Provider open Until Filled

3 weeks ago

Beausejour, Canada Manitoba Government Full time

This job opportunity is being advertised on behalf of the following organization and is not a Manitoba government civil service position.

**Direct Support Provider *Open Until Filled**:
DS3 Direct Support Provider 3; DS4 Direct Support Provider 4

Casual

Department of Families

Rural Northern and Child and Family Services, Community Service Delivery

Beausejour MB, Gimli MB, Pine Falls MB, Selkirk MB, St. Pierre-Jolys MB, Ste. Anne MB, Steinbach MB, Stonewall MB

Advertisement Number: 4037

Salary(s): DS3 $14.15 - $14.32 per hour ; DS4 $16.40 - $17.72 per hour

Closing Date: March 31, 2024

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to persons with disabilities.

Rural and Northern Child and Family Services Family Support Program has opportunities for casual Direct Service Provider positions. If you are reliable, responsible, passionate and committed to working with children, youth and families, this is a great opportunity to join our team. The services you will provide are intended to assist in restoring family functioning, ensuring the health and safety of participants, promoting opportunities for growth and development, and encouraging decision-making. Incumbents may also need to participate in network and systems meetings regarding case planning, facilitation and monitoring of case plans through skill development and liaising and providing written and verbal reports to the case management team.

Conditions of Employment:

- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Must provide a current satisfactory Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search
- Must provide a current and satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check
- Must have a valid driver's licence, access to a vehicle and the ability to travel within a specified region of Manitoba
- Ability to work flexible hours of work - days, evenings and over-nights
- Physical ability to do all necessary duties (may include lifting, physical activities, etc.)

Qualifications:
Essential:

- Ability to work with children and families in a supportive manner while establishing and maintaining professional boundaries.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with children, families, co-workers and agencies.
- Ability to work with families, children and youth facing multiple barriers such as; financial difficulties, addiction, abuse, mental health, etc.
- Ability to work with families, children and youth from diverse cultural and social backgrounds and have an awareness of cultural values and differences.
- Ability to plan, organize, schedule and implement tasks and activities appropriately.
- Excellent judgement and problem solving skills including the ability to handle confidential, sensitive and non-routine issues in a challenging environment.
- Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision.
- Excellent verbal communication skills.
- Excellent written communication skills.

Desried:

- Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe.
- Knowledge of community resources and programming.
- Ability to teach parenting skills, life skills and household management skills.

**Duties**:
Working as part of a team or independently, the Direct Support Provider helps ensure the health and safety of the participant, supports their learning and development and provide caregivers with respite. They also help with day-to-day decision-making. Duties depend on the specific needs of the participant:

- Provide respite services for family and other caregivers
- Create supportive relationships with individuals and their family
- Provide supervision, companionship and personal care of the participant
- Promote the safety and well-being of the participant
- Implement behaviour support plans
- Assist, support and take part in community services and recreation activities
- Provide transportation to recreational outings and appointments
- Teach independent living skills (ex: self care, cooking, community access, budgeting and banking)
- Provides mínimal to moderate personal care needs
- Advertisement # 4037
- Talent Acquisition
- Human Resource Services
- 600-259 Portage Avenue
- Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2A9
- Phone: 204-945-7518
- Fax: 204-945-0601

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