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.

The Youth Supported Independent Living Program, offers supports for youth who have develop more basic skills to live independently with supports and are interested in starting to live more independently as they continue working towards their adult life goals (i.e., work, education, relationships, self-care, life in community, etc.), and solidify their independent living skills (i.e., fully manage their budget, keep up with work and education responsibilities independently, use community resources, take care of their mental and physical health, connect with significant others and community meaningfully).

The Unit Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day operations of an apartment building, including fostering positive relationships with individuals living in the units, leading and supervising a team of Direct Support Workers, providing direct support to individuals, and performing other duties as assigned. This position supports the Journey to Independence program within Youth Supported Independent Living.

Position details:

- Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with flexibility required to accommodate training and other program activities.

Job Responsibilities include: (including, but not limited to)

- Foster and maintain positive relationships with individuals living in the apartment building and their support networks to ensure effective service delivery.
- Provide direct support to individuals and ensure their programming needs are met.
- Lead, supervise, and support a team of Direct Support Workers.
- Provide effective financial management tailored to individual needs.
- Maintain high standards of administration and documentation in accordance with best practices and appropriate risk management.




- Act as an ambassador for New Directions by contributing to a collaborative work environment and promoting a positive image of the organization internally and externally.
- Fill scheduled shifts, including days, evenings, and weekends, when staffing shortages arise.
- Participate in a scheduled management on-call rotation to respond to service area emergencies and crisis situations.

Qualifications:

- Post-secondary education in a social services field (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Disability and Community Support, or a related discipline), with experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- A minimum of two years' experience in direct service roles within the disability services field (or a related field), with at least six months of supervisory experience preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Basic understanding of financial management and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong decision-making, problem-solving, crisis management, and conflict resolution skills.
- Proven leadership ability within a team environment, demonstrated through respect, professionalism, and cultural awareness.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work within a person-centered framework.
- Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.




- Current First Aid/CPR and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certification.
- Knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL) is considered an asset.

The salary range for this full-time one-year term 80-hour bi-weekly position is $22.3459 to $29.0486 per hour (equivalent to $46,479.47 to $60,421.09), dependent upon education and/or experience. A full benefits package (which includes Health and Dental Benefits, Long Term Disability Benefits, and a Pension Plan) is provided to permanent full-time staff. The successful candidate will be subject to Criminal Record and Adult/Child Abuse Registry Checks; and must supply a current driver’s abstract when a Driver’s License is required.

The closing date for all applications August 24, 2026

Operating a vehicle is an essential duty of this role. Candidates must hold a valid, active driver's license in positive 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.

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.

📌 Youth Supported Independent Living - Unit Supervisor (FT Term) (Winnipeg)
🏢 New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults and Families
📍 Winnipeg