To support individuals with a disability, focus on a person-centered approach. The facilitation of personal growth, the building of relationships, fostering community membership-participation and presence; assist individuals to emerge in their rightful place within the community. Employment & Employment preparation, to be the focus of the support offered.

Primary Responsibilities:
Focus on Person-Centered Planning (Approach-independence within an interdependent framework)
Encouraging person skill development in all areas of a person’s life through teaching and talking.
Building self-esteem by “doing things together” rather than “doing things for”
Provide opportunities for current experiences based on a person’s interests.
Increasing community presence and participation through employment, volunteer prospects, work experience, leisure, and developing relationships with people who also are labeled, or not.
Doing “natural things in Natural Environments”
Encouraging individuals to make informed choices and decisions about things that affect their lives while providing the opportunity to learn how to make those choices.
Build relationships based on mutual respect; which enables you to provide support, guidance,



and direction when appropriate.
Facilitate in any way in which a person may need support in order to achieve their goals.
Support people in social situations to learn to be comfortable and confident, while demonstrating appropriate social norms.
Ensure items are purchased in order for people to meet their goals.
Job search & development
Employment maintenance
Participate with the Person in Leisure & Educational Activities.
Complete all necessary paperwork, and document accordingly

All staff must have a clear criminal record check and adult abuse registry check. Staff must have a driver's license and access to a vehicle. Flat rate paid for use of a personal vehicle.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Please note all interviews are in person

Job Types: Full time, Permanent

Pay: $18.25 per hour

Perks
Dental care
Employee assistance program
Extended health care

Application question(s):
Do you have a drivers license and vehicle you can use for work?
Are you available to work weekdays (Mon - Fri) between 8:00am - 4:00pm?

Work Location: In person

📌 Direct Support Worker Winnipeg
🏢 TSEN
📍 Winnipeg