Casual Support Worker

Support Worker (Casual) Supported Apartment Living Program The Supported Apartment Living Program (S.A.L.) is one of the many programs offered by New Directions. S.A.L. is now accepting applications for Casual Support Workers to support individuals with an intellectual disability and/or mental health barriers. Successful applicants must have the following education, skills and abilities: • Experience working with people with disabilities • Experience working with people who are in conflict with the justice system • Experience working with people with mental health barriers • High School Diploma or equivalent • Have or be willing to obtain First Aid (Emergency Level) • Effective problem solving ability • Strong communication skills • The ability to work independently and as a part of a team • Have or be willing to obtain Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate • Knowledge of FASD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Schizophrenia, Borderline Personalities, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder would be an asset. Job responsibilities include supporting individuals through empowering them to engage in independent living, including support to find housing, apartment management, grocery shopping, budgeting, access to medical care and community resources. Casual $12.58/hr up to $13.91/hr with potential to become Full Time $14.61/hr up to $20.45/hr Successful applicants will be subject to Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry Checks. Please forward your resume and covering letter with references by January 22, 2014 to: Ali Nasajpour New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults and Families 514 St. Mary Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3C 0N6 Fax: (204) 786-2686 Email: ali.nasajpour@newdirections.mb.ca 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 strives towards a workforce that has fair representation of Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and women.