New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults, and Families·Winnipeg, Manitoba
Provide direct support to caregivers and children within their homes to achieve identified goals and establish healthy routines. Assist families in connecting with community resources and provide physical, emotional, and cultural development support.
FAMILY SUPPORTS - Direct Support Worker (Casual)
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 Child Home Services. Family Supports offers supports for care givers who are having difficulty navigating community resources, caring for their children/youth, requiring therapy (family or individual) and cultural services. We work with families to achieve goals, provide care giver breaks by working with children in the community, assist in establishing routines and healthy boundaries, as well as assisting with household chores/supports as outlined by care giver and Case Manager.
The starting salary range for all casual employees is $17.3239 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.
Operating a vehicle is an essential duty of this role. Candidates must hold a valid, active driver's license in good standing to be eligible for hire. Providing a copy of your license and/or your license number at this stage is voluntary. However, submitting this information upfront allows our team to verify your status, which can fast-track your application to the review stage.
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.
Requires a High School Diploma and at least one year of experience working with children. A valid Class 5 Driver's License and access to a vehicle are mandatory.
Market context
In Manitoba, direct support worker roles are often tied to ongoing community and family support needs, so openings can appear regularly. These positions can be competitive because employers usually look for a high school diploma, prior experience with children, and practical requirements like a valid Class 5 driver’s license and vehicle access. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original posting, then confirm your driving and child-care experience are clearly stated before applying.
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