Overnight Support Worker jobs in Winnipeg, MB

Job Summary

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) supports individuals living with developmental and intellectual disabilities as well as mental illness. Their primary responsibility is to assist individuals develop independent living skills, connect with resources, provide support and social interaction and be a positive role model.

Direct Support Professionals will also work closely with program management to observe, plan, implement and execute programs and activities that promote personal achievement and encourage learning and development in daily living within the community.

Preference will be given to DSP’s with experience working with individuals who have experience working with people who have aggressive tendencies and/or struggle with addictions.

Position Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Updated resume.
• Must have a minimum education of Grade 10 diploma or equivalent.
• Must have strong written and oral communication skills.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills.
• *Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check
• *Adult Abuse Registry check
• *Child Abuse Registry check
• 2 applicable employment references and 1 character reference.

*Checks must not be older than 3 months

Position Benefits:

• Health benefits available after 2 months of full-time employment
• GRRSP contribution available after 2 months of full-time employment.
• 3 Paid Wellness days available (Pro-rated based on time of hire and available to full-time employees only )
• 3 Paid Sick days (Pro-rated based on time of hire and available to full-time employees only)

Position Salary Range: $16.50 - $17.50 /hr

Successful candidates will be team players who show enthusiasm and demonstrate a positive attitude, show initiative and be motivated.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Casual

Pay: $16.50-$18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Direct Support: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Licence (preferred)
• Criminal Record Check (preferred)
• Child Abuse Registry Check (preferred)
• Adult Abuse Registry Check (preferred)

Work Location: In person