SUPPORTED INDEPENDENT LIVING

2 days ago

Winnipeg MB RG X, Canada New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults, and Families Full time $17,110 - $35,000 per year

SUPPORTED INDEPENDENT LIVING - Direct Support Worker (Casual)

New Directions is a non-profit social service agency offering a wide range of resources and services that provide supports in a variety of settings and foster people's hopes and dreams in their communities. The organization's mission is to provide responsive and individualized services that foster the hopes and dreams of people and their communities. Throughout the organization, staff and leadership work in many fields and in variety of shifts to deliver quality service and supports.

Supported Independent Living (S.I.L.) is one of the many services offered by New Directions. S.I.L. provides independent living supports to people who may have intellectual disabilities and/or mental health issues, and who experience barriers to living independently in the community.

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

  • Empowering individuals to gain and maintain independent living situations (apartments, rooming houses etc.)
  • Assisting with apartment management, liaising with landlords, and Employment and Income Assistance (EIA)
  • Grocery shopping and budgeting
  • Assisting with access to medical care and other community resources
  • Applicants must be comfortable dealing with crisis situations, working with individuals who may be in conflict with the law and struggling with addictions.

What you will have:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent. Preference will be given to candidates with post-secondary education in the area(s) of disability services, addictions, mental health, and related education
  • Experience working with people with intellectual disabilities
  • Knowledge of FASD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Schizophrenia, Borderline Personalities, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder would be an asset
  • Effective problem-solving ability & strong communication skills
  • The ability to work independently and as a part of a team
  • Ability to work shift work; including days, evenings, and weekends
  • A valid Class 5 driver's license and access to a vehicle are requirements
  • Ability to provide personal care to participants is sometimes a job requirement

The salary for all casual positions is $17.11 per hour to start. Eligible increases will be applied as per policy. There are no minimum hours guaranteed for this position.

The successful candidate will be subject to Criminal Record, Child/Adult Abuse Registry, and Prior Contact checks. In addition, applicants will be required to provide a copy of their Driver's License and a current Driver's Abstract.

There is no closing date for this posting. The posting will remain open until all positions have been filled.

We thank all applicants for their interest in New Directions; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Unfortunately, we cannot accept telephone inquiries on the status of your application.

New Directions is committed to equity and diversity and especially welcomes applications from persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and newcomers to Canada. We strive for a skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we support and contributes to the diversification of ideas.

Accommodations for accessibility purposes are available for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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