Direct Support Professional

About Us

St.Amant supports over 5,000 people in Manitoba with developmental disabilities, autism and acquired brain injury. We are a not-for-profit organization that offers a wide range of supports for adults, children and their families. Our over 2,000 staff follow a person-centred approach and adapt to the needs of each person and each family. St.Amant is guided by its core values of Collaboration, Hospitality, Excellence and Respect.

St.Amant is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility where everyone is respected, valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves - free from fear of discrimination - while celebrating the diverse identities and experiences that enrich our community. We stand firmly against individual and systemic discrimination and racism as per the Canadian Human Rights Act.

*Due to the holiday season, candidates may not be reviewed or contacted until January 2026*

Position Summary and Scope of Service

Reporting to theCase Supervisor, Community Services, the Direct Support Professional is responsible for the delivery of care and support to children and youth with intellectual disabilities. The Direct Support Professional provides services in accordance with the Mission and Values of the organization and provincial legislation and regulations.

Hours will vary between 10-20 hours per week, with the potential for additional hours.

Typical shifts are weekday evenings and weekends (days/evenings). Dependent on planned activities, shift lengths may vary between 3-8 hours.

The children requiring support are aged between 1-6 years old and you may often be working collaboratively alongside other family members in the home.

The DSP ensures that services are provided in ways that:

• Optimizes dignity, self-determination and attainment of personal outcomes
• Maximizes normal environmental and lifestyle features
• Are respectful of the foster home as a private residence
• Includes relevant education and training
  

Qualifications

Educational:

• Grade XII Diploma (or G.E.D.)
  
• Certification in CPR and Emergency First Aid
• Successful completion of St.Amant training requirements during trial/probationary period (e.g. Specialized Behaviour Management Training, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Medical Orientation, etc.)

Professional:

• Minimum of one year's experience providing services to individuals with disabilities
• Knowledge of current trends and services for individuals with disabilities
• Ability to follow individualized program plans

Personal:

• Positive, energetic, self-directed
• Ability to demonstrate a strong person-centered focus
• Physical ability and emotional stability to support physical needs and respond appropriately to challenging behavior of people supported
• Ability to function effectively as a team member and work collaboratively with foster providers, clinicians, professional staff, collateral agencies and families
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Possesses ability to identify and respond effectively to high-risk situations
• Access to a telephone
• Valid Manitoba Driver's License in good standing (this provision is not essential if assigned to a designated location where a license is not required)

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.

St.Amant is a bilingual organization. Proficiency in both official languages (French/English) would be considered an asset.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening, Adult Abuse Registry Check, Child Abuse Registry Check and Prior Contact Check.

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.