Daytime Direct Support Worker - ADULT DAY SERVICES

Job No: SPADS013724
Location: Winnipeg

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 Adult Day Services requires Direct Support Workers to support individuals with intellectual disabilities in the community and facilities from Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm.  Duties include providing individualized day service supports and working as part of a team to enhance a variety of skills based on individual needs as well as managing situations with individuals who may exhibit potentially aggressive behaviours.

 

Applicants must have:

  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with people with intellectual disabilities, dual diagnosis, and/or complex support needs would be considered an asset
  • Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with satisfactory Driver Safety Rating
  • Valid First Aid Certificate, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, American Sign Language and a related human service certificate would be considered assets.

 

The salary range for this full-time, 80-hour bi-weekly Direct Support Worker is $17.11 to $23.10 per hour, dependent upon education, experience, and completion of mandatory workshops and training offered by the program. This 1-Year Term position is eligible for a full benefits package which includes Health and Dental Benefits, and Long Term Disability Benefits, and Pension plan.

 

We are also seeking casual Direct Support Workers who are available for shifts in one of your ADS programs. The salary for casual DSWs is $17.11 per hour.

 

The successful candidate will be subject to Criminal Record, Child/Adult Abuse Registry, and Prior Contact checks.

 

The closing date for all applications is October 4th 2024 at 4:30pm

 

 

We thank all applicants for their interest in New Directions; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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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