ADULT DAY SERVICES - Direct Support Worker (Term) at New Directions for Children, Youth, Adults, and Families

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Feb, 26

Salary

23.1

Posted On

29 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Direct Support, Intellectual Disabilities, Teamwork, Crisis Intervention, First Aid, American Sign Language, Human Services, Behavior Management

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

ADULT DAY SERVICES - Direct Support Worker (Term) 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 1-year term, 80-hour bi-weekly full-time position is $17.11 to $23.10 per hour, dependent upon education and/or experience. 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 12, 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.

Responsibilities

The Direct Support Worker will provide individualized day service supports to individuals with intellectual disabilities. They will work as part of a team to enhance various skills and manage potentially aggressive behaviors.