Casual Support Worker - FAMILY SUPPORTS
Job No:
SPFS012424
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.
Family Supports (FS) is a branch of our Child Home Services Program. The goal of Family Supports is to provide parents and their children with short term support, guided by their needs. The Casual Support Worker will work collaboratively for a short time, before stepping back and watching the family flourish. Timelines are unique to each family, but our goal is to be involved for 2 - 3 years or less.
Job Responsibilities Include: (But are not limited to)
- Take the lead from the family, and work alongside them in their family home
- Work alongside families to achieve their identified goals
- Work with families who may have children under the age of 5
- Support the family with connecting to their community, neighborhood and resources
- Some supports may require toilet training, diaper changing and hygiene routines with children
- Supporting the families' emotional, physical, and cultural development
- Be a positive role model
- Be available for work Monday through Friday between the hours of 8am-4:30pm. Flexible hours and scheduling is one of the benefits of this unique opportunity
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent. Preference will be given to candidates with post-secondary education in the area(s) of disability services, or Early Childhood Education
- Minimum 1 year of experience working with children
- A Valid Class 5 Driver's License and access to a vehicle is not required, but recommended
- Effective problem-solving ability & strong communication skills
- The ability to work cohesively with others and be part of a team
- First Aid/CPR and NVCI training will be provided.
- Preference will be given to applicants who identify as Indigenous
The starting salary range for all casual employees is $17.11 per hour.
The successful candidate will be subject to Criminal Record and Adult/Child Abuse Registry Checks; and must supply a satisfactory driver’s abstract.
This posting will remain open until all vacancies 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.
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.