COMMUNITY HOMES FOR CHILDREN - Direct Support Professional (PT)

New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults, and Families•Winnipeg, MB

9h•Onsite

About The Position

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. Child Home Services (CHS) is one of the many programs offered by New Directions. This service area offers a range of home supports (i.e., family supports, foster home, group care homes, individualized homes, independent living, mentored living) to children, youth, and families who are dealing with challenges related to the experience of trauma and/or living with a disability. Our community-based resources are designed to support connection with family and community, a sense of belonging, and provide opportunities to engage in a meaningful life. We are currently seeking Direct Support Workers for a specialized home that is designed to assist children and youth to develop life skills, social skills and/or access community resources. Individual care and guidance is provided to align with the needs of the child/youth to assist with mental health issues, behavioral challenges, or addictions. We provide stabilization through predictable structures, clear expectations and positive behavior support.

Requirements

Grade 12 or equivalent
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
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

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary education in the disability/social service sector is considered an asset
Health Care Aide training and experience is considered an asset
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

Responsibilities

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