Direct Support Worker

Job description

**Are you looking for a rewarding and fulfilling career? Are you someone who likes to make a difference helping others? Are you looking for growth opportunities in an organization? If so, we welcome you to apply**

**We are looking for compassionate, outgoing and friendly people to work as Direct Support Professionals for our St.Amant community.**

St.Amant's Supported Independent Living (SIL) program supports adults with lived experience of intellectual disability who are seeking individualized support in areas such as finances, home management and developing community connections. St.Amant works in collaboration with people, their families and support networks in order to create innovative, sustainable and independent living options. Providing a range of options, people choose which components of support they would like to receive, building a program that is uniquely tailored to support their goals and dreams. Support services are flexible so that when a person experiences change, the supports they receive change with them.

**Position Summary**:
Support Workers are responsible for the delivery of services and supports to people with developmental disabilities and/or autism within a community setting. The Support Worker provides residential or support services which align with St.Amant's Mission & Values, provincial legislation and regulations. Support Workers ensure that services are provided in a way that:

- Optimizes dignity, self-determination and attainment of personal outcomes.
- Maximizes environmental and lifestyle choices desired by the individual.
- Incorporates high quality support and treatment.
- Supports education, training and work opportunities.

The Support Worker is responsible for monitoring and assessing the health needs of individuals supported, assisting with daily living routines, and ensuring the safety & well being of the individuals being supported. By supporting individuals, the Support Worker will act as an advocate when required, and foster spirituality as desired by the individual.

This position reports to a community based Team Leader.

**Qualifications**:

- Grade XII Diploma or GED.
- Ability to obtain certification in CPR and Emergency First Aid.
- Valid Manitoba Driver’s License and Abstract in good standing.
- Check and Prior Contact Check (CFS).
- Positive, energetic, self-directed and person focused.
- Experience providing services to people with disabilities an asset, but not required
- Knowledge of basic cooking and household management skills.
- Physical ability and emotional stability to support peoples’ physical needs and respond appropriate to challenging behavior.
- Ability to function effectively as a team member and work collaboratively with peers, clinicians, professional staff and families.
- Must be comfortable performing personal care duties (dressing, bathing, changing briefs)

The above information is intended to describe the general nature of this position and is not considered to be a complete statement of duties and responsibilities. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned provided they are consistent with the qualifications identified and fall within the parameters of this role.

A full job description outlining the details of this position will be provided to you, if selected for an interview.

St.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.

St.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.

**Shifts are available any time of day but most are evenings and weekends. Staff must be available to work every other weekend.**

St.Amant, as part of an initiative entitled “Meaningful Connections”, seeks to expand the culture of support (“excellent caretaking”) to include an intentional focus on equipping a person with the opportunities and skills to develop relationships. The goal of this initiative is to have people we support exploring and establishing relationships with people in the community.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract

**Salary**: $14.95-$18.30 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site childcare
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evenings
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
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