Direct Support Worker

2 days ago

Winnipeg, Canada New Directions Full time

New Directions is a social service agency offering a wide range of resources and services that foster people’s hopes and dreams in their communities.

New Directions’ **Bridge Services for Children and Families **will offer specialized clinical and home resources to children and youth living with disabilities who have sensory, emotional, behavioral and/or medical needs and their families.

There is a 4-week rotating schedule for this position.

**Week 1 to Week 2** the scheduled hours are 7am-3pm

**Week 3 to Week 4** the scheduled hours are 3pm-11pm

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

- Establish meaningful, caring, and respectful relationships with children, youth and their families
- Serve as a positive role model for children and their families
- Provide care in a community and residential setting
- Provide medical, emotional, environmental, physical and behavioral support
- Participate in programming to meet the individual goals of children and youth
- Participate in various recreational and physical activities with children and youth
- Cooking, house cleaning, yard work and other household maintenance duties
- Provide assistance with personal care routines such as lifts, transfers, personal hygiene, and nutrition support
- Complete all required documentation effectively

Qualifications:

- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Post-secondary education in the disability/social service sector is considered an asset
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience supporting individuals with autism, intellectual/developmental disabilities, anxiety, and self-injurious behaviour
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with the ability to operate a motor vehicle without supervision
- This role is physically demanding. Health Care Aide training and experience is considered an asset
- Ability to transfer knowledge and awareness into behaviors and expectations recognized as appropriate by members of identified cultures and by people with lived experience
- The individuals in this home may display physical behaviors of concern, so it is important for staff to have a good understanding of the support plan and to communicate effectively as a team
- Effective self-care strategies and ability to remain professional in stressful situations

The salary range for this 80-hour bi-weekly position is $17.11 to $23.10 per hour (equivalent to $35,588 to $48,048 per annum), dependent upon education and/or experience. **This position is eligible for a full benefits package** (which includes Health and Dental Benefits, Long Term Disability Benefits, and a Pension Plan).

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