Direct Support Professional position Located in Portage La Prairie

**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.
- **We are proud to be recognized as one of Manitoba’s Top Employers of 2024. This honour distinguishes Turning Leaf as a leader in our industry, and as one of the top places to work in the province.**_

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, Intensive Home Supports
- IHS (including emergency housing, 24-hour homes, cluster housing, and home share), a harm reduction program, clinical services, indigenous services and more.

**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 family 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 diversity, equity, inclusion, compassion, and respect.
- **New Hire Incentive Program: Full/Part-Time new hires will receive a $200 bonus after six months of employment, plus regional wage premium and paid mileage for commuting to the region from Winnipeg.**_

**DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL JOB SUMMARY**

Turning Leaf Support Services’ Intensive Home Support (IHS) 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 Professionals will work directly with our participants in **Portage la Prairie Manitoba** helping set goals and making healthy life choices. Direct Support Professionals will work closely with and report to the IHS 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 or older
- Availability days, evenings, and awake overnight shifts
- Available anytime 35-40 hours p/week (Full-time)
- Available anytime 15+ hours p/week (Part-time)
- Available anytime 15-less hours p/week (Casual)
- Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check, Clear Child & Adult Abuse Registry Checks' (no older than 3 months)
- Valid Class 5 divers license and reliable vehicle
- Post secondary education in Human Services (Certificate, Diploma or Degree) is considered an asset
- Valid First Aid/CPR certification
- Minimum one-year direct support experience working in a residential or community setting
- Three employment references

**QUALITITES AND QUALIFICATIONS**

Turning Leaf Direct Support Professional must possess the capacity to be aware of, and control one’s emotions. Moreover, Direct Support Professionals 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 Professional must possess experience with and skills in:

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

**SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

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 are to be treated like a scheduled shift.
- Written reports are maintained throughout your shift as per licens