Job Overview

Under the direction of the family, the Direct Support Professional will provide support to the individual in all activities identified in his Day Program Support Plan. This position will support the individual to have meaningful volunteer and employment opportunities, build independent living skills, as well as create community connections in an appropriate environment in the individual’s community.

Duties

● Treat the individual with dignity and respect in a manner consistent with the Adults Living with an Intellectual Disability Act.

● To support and encourage the individual in the decisions and choices he makes in achieving his personal goals and desires by providing interaction and choices for activities that support a meaningful day.

● To facilitate the individual’s personal growth, assist in developing and maintaining relationships and fostering community participation and membership.

● Work side by side to provide support and encouragement with the individual’s employment and volunteer opportunities in the community.

● To support the individual to build on and develop some independent living skills such as cooking, cleaning and expanding on his money management skills. (need to get creative with things -different approach when it comes to the client)

● To act as a positive role model at all times and provide necessary support in social situations to ensure the individual’s comfort, self-esteem, and safety is maintained.





● Maintain open communication and work cooperatively with family and other support staff to ensure quality and continuity of the individual’s support.

● To respond appropriately and independently in all situations to ensure the health and safety of the individual as set out in his health and safety plan.

● Provide protected transportation to and from all activities.

● Have basic cooking skills

● Perform other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies:

● Excellent communication skills

● Strong time management skills

● Able to think innovatively and creatively (tune into verbal and non-verbal cues to understand client’s need or social perceptiveness.

● Strong decision making and judgment ability

● High standards of ethics, accountability, dependability and integrity

● Strong conflict resolution, mediation and negotiation skills

● Ability to change roles in response to changing needs and environments

● Staying calm and steady during stressful or high-pressure situations

● Emotional Resilience

● Active Listening

Requirements

● Speak English and Tagalog

● Must be 18 years or older

● Must hold valid class 5 drivers license

● Standard First Aid/CPR Level C

● Adult Criminal Record Check (with Vulnerable Sector Check)

● Adult Abuse Registry Check (AAR)

● NVCI (Non Violent Crisis Intervention) Preferred

Hiring for start date in early January 2027.

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16.0 – 24.0 per week

Benefits:

- Casual dress

Work Location: In person

📌 Direct Support Worker *Must Speak English and Tagalog* (Winnipeg)
🏢 Cantos Hiring
📍 Winnipeg