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Direct Support Staff – Employment Services

WASO is hiring! We are looking for people that are committed to providing high quality supports to adults diagnosed with a developmental or learning disability. WASO is a multi-faceted agency that provides a diverse range of supports to individuals that choose to receive service from one of our programs.

Direct Support Staff are responsible for:

· Working closely with the Program Manager to plan and execute tasks, activities and programs on site and in the community.

· Performing all tasks necessary to ensure the safety and wellbeing of each person we support

· Encouraging individuals to make independent choices

· Providing transportation to interviews, site tours or other employment activities as required

· Making a difference in the lives of the people we support by creating positive working relationships

· Communicating effectively with colleagues, the people WASO supports and their support networks.

· Assisting job seekers to prepare for, locate and maintain competitive employment

· Resume preparation, interview skills training and support, and other employment skills training

· Onboarding employees in a new employment opportunity, including on and off-site supports

· Supporting individual with a diverse range of barriers to employment

Requirements





· A minimum of two years experience providing supports to individuals (ideally in a day service environment)

· A valid class 5F driver’s license

· Acceptable Criminal record, Adult Abuse and Child Abuse Registry checks

· Access to a vehicle

· Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position (sitting, standing, walking, lifting 50 pounds)

Our staff are passionate about providing the highest quality of support. The majority of our team have been with our agency for ten years or more. We acknowledge this dedication and exemplary work ethic by providing a competitive salary and benefit package, a pension plan, and social events for WASO staff.

Position Benefits

· Extended Health, Vision and Dental Advantages after 3 months of employment

· Paid Sick Leave after 6 months of employment

· Participation in Company Pension Plan after 1 year of employment

· Casual Dress

· Additional Training Opportunities

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $24.62 per hour

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Employment Support Staff – Employment Services (Winnipeg)
🏢 WASO
📍 Winnipeg