ADULT DAY SERVICES - Direct Support Worker
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ADULT DAY SERVICES - Direct Support Worker
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.
New Directions Adult Day Services requires Direct Support Workers to support individuals with intellectual disabilities in the community and facilities from Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm. Duties include providing individualized day service supports and working as part of a team to enhance a variety of skills based on individual needs as well as managing situations with individuals who may exhibit potentially aggressive behaviours.
Position details as follows:
Monday to Friday 8 am - 4pm
Applicants must have:
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with people with intellectual disabilities, dual diagnosis, and/or complex support needs would be considered an asset
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with satisfactory Driver Safety Rating
- Valid First Aid Certificate, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, American Sign Language and a related human service certificate would be considered assets.
The salary range for this 80-hour bi-weekly full-time position is $17.11 to $23.10 per hour, dependent upon education and/or experience. A full benefits package (which includes Health and Dental Benefits, Long Term Disability Benefits, and Pension Plan) is provided to regular full-time staff.
The successful candidate will be subject to Criminal Record, Child/Adult Abuse Registry, and Prior Contact checks; and must supply a current Driver's Safety Rating.
The closing date for all applications is December 19th, 2025
We thank all applicants for their interest in New Directions; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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.
About New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults, and Families
New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults, and Families Inc. is a nonprofit, community-based organization. We provide a wide range of services and supports. These include everything from day programs to 24/7 staffed in-home settings for both adults and children. We also offer cultural and educational programs, job training, therapy, and clinical and counselling services.
We support children, teens, and adults in Winnipeg and Western Manitoba. Individuals may have an intellectual or physical disability. Or they may use American Sign Language to communicate. We encourage each person we support to be as independent as possible. We respect that they can make decisions to the best of their ability. We also advocate that others in the community respect these choices and opinions.
ADULT DAY SERVICES - Direct Support Worker
Top Benefits
About the role
ADULT DAY SERVICES - Direct Support Worker
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.
New Directions Adult Day Services requires Direct Support Workers to support individuals with intellectual disabilities in the community and facilities from Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm. Duties include providing individualized day service supports and working as part of a team to enhance a variety of skills based on individual needs as well as managing situations with individuals who may exhibit potentially aggressive behaviours.
Position details as follows:
Monday to Friday 8 am - 4pm
Applicants must have:
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with people with intellectual disabilities, dual diagnosis, and/or complex support needs would be considered an asset
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with satisfactory Driver Safety Rating
- Valid First Aid Certificate, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, American Sign Language and a related human service certificate would be considered assets.
The salary range for this 80-hour bi-weekly full-time position is $17.11 to $23.10 per hour, dependent upon education and/or experience. A full benefits package (which includes Health and Dental Benefits, Long Term Disability Benefits, and Pension Plan) is provided to regular full-time staff.
The successful candidate will be subject to Criminal Record, Child/Adult Abuse Registry, and Prior Contact checks; and must supply a current Driver's Safety Rating.
The closing date for all applications is December 19th, 2025
We thank all applicants for their interest in New Directions; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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.
About New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults, and Families
New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults, and Families Inc. is a nonprofit, community-based organization. We provide a wide range of services and supports. These include everything from day programs to 24/7 staffed in-home settings for both adults and children. We also offer cultural and educational programs, job training, therapy, and clinical and counselling services.
We support children, teens, and adults in Winnipeg and Western Manitoba. Individuals may have an intellectual or physical disability. Or they may use American Sign Language to communicate. We encourage each person we support to be as independent as possible. We respect that they can make decisions to the best of their ability. We also advocate that others in the community respect these choices and opinions.