Personal Support Worker

**About Us**

St.Amant is a non-profit organization, offering programs & services throughout Manitoba which support over 1600 children and adults with developmental disabilities and autism, and their families. We are committed to delivering person and family centered supports through individualized programs and services. St.Amant is guided by its core values of Collaboration, Hospitality, Excellence and Respect.

**We are currently recruiting for 3 part-time positions. You should be available to work Monday to Sunday 7:30 am-3:45pm**

**Position Summary and Scope of Service**:
Reporting to the Supervisor, Acquired Brain Injury, or to the Service Area Manager, the incumbent is responsible for the delivery of services and supports to adults & children admitted to this service. The PSW-S provides personal support services in accordance with the Mission and Values of the organization and applicable provincial legislation and regulations. The PSW-S ensures that services are provided in a manner that:

- Optimizes dignity, self-determination and attainment of personal outcomes;
- Maximizes environmental and lifestyle features required to maintain safety and achieve a good quality of life;
- Incorporates high quality, consistent support and intervention as prescribed by the clinical team
- Supports successful transitioning back to a community home and/or successfully remaining in a community home.

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.

**Qualifications**:

- Grade XII Diploma or GED required.
- Completed Diploma, Certificate or Degree in a related field (Disability & Community Support, Psychology, Counselling, ABI, etc.) preferred. Suitable combinations of education and experience may be considered.
- Health Care Aide certificate from an approved educational institution required. Suitable combinations of education and experience may be considered.
- Current certification in CPR and Emergency First Aid required in ABI homes
- Current Certification in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) required.
- Successful completion of St.Amant training requirements within prescribed time frames.
- Valid Class 5F Manitoba Driver's License and Abstract in good standing required, Class 4 preferred.

**Professional**:

- Minimum of 3-years' experience providing residential and/or community support services to people with Intellectual / Developmental Disabilities, Autism, Acquired Brain Injuries or other neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Minimum of 1-year previous experience working with individuals presenting with aggressive and/or disruptive behaviors, and, a demonstrated ability to assess safety risks and respond appropriately in challenging situations.
- Knowledge of current trends in services for individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
- Familiar with the principles of a Person-Centered & Family-Centered approach to support & care planning.
- Demonstrated experience working effectively as a member of a team.
- Demonstrated experience in supporting / completing routine household management tasks (cooking, cleaning, shopping, transportation coordination, etc.).
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office).
- Proficient in English (and French for designated bilingual positions).
- Strong oral and written communication skills.

**Personal**:

- Positive, energetic and able to effectively manage time and prioritize workload.
- Possess the physical and emotional capacity to meet the demands of the job, including the ability to utilize physical interventions when required to maintain safety of individual supported, self and team.
- Ability to engage in self-reflection and be accountable for decisions and actions.
- Acceptable Criminal Record, Child Abuse Registry and Adult Abuse Registry Checks, submission of a satisfactory Driver's Abstract.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
**Personal Care / Support Duties and Responsibilities**:
Consistent with the Mission and Values of the organization, the personal support worker is responsible for the provision of personal support services (within assigned home or service area) that maximize the development of personal independence and choice-making while attending to safety / management of risks. In providing these services, the PSW-S is guided by the policies & procedures of the organization and the requirements of external accrediting or regulatory bodies.

**Duties Include**:

- Provide individualized support as required, to assist individuals with the activities of daily living (e.g. instruction / supervision / prompting and/or hands-on assistance with personal care routines, engagement in social / recreational / educational / vocational activ