ABOUT US

Turning Leaf is a non-profit, charitable organization that provides person-centered, crisis and treatment services to low and high-risk vulnerable and marginalized individuals living with mental illness and intellectual challenge in our community.
Turning Leaf’s support is customized to every individual’s needs and risk level. We offer crisis-intervention and treatment services, community support, day program services, Intensive Home Support -IHS (including emergency housing, 24-hour homes, cluster housing, and home share), a harm reduction program, clinical services, indigenous services and more.
We are proud to be recognized as one of Manitoba’s Top Employers of 2025. This honour distinguishes Turning Leaf as a leader in our industry, and as one of the top places to work in the province.

DIRECT SUPPORT WORKER JOB SUMMARY

Turning Leaf Support Services’ Intensive Home Support (IHS) Division is designed to provide 24-hour, in facility, person-centered supports to adults (or individuals transitioning to adulthood) who are living with intellectual challenge, developmental disability and/or mental illness.
Direct Support Professionals will work directly with our participants in Selkirk Manitoba helping set goals and making healthy life choices. Direct Support Workers will work closely with and report to the (IHS) Supervisors and Team Leads to observe, plan, implement and execute programs and activities that promote and encourage learning and development in daily living, social and life skills.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Cover letter and updated resume
• 18 years or older
• Availability days and evenings
• Available anytime 15+ hours p/week (Part-time)
• Available anytime 15-less hours p/week (Casual)
• Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check & Adult Abuse Registry Check (no older than 6 months)
• Clear Child Abuse Registry Check (no older than 3 months)
• Valid Class 5 divers license and reliable vehicle
• Post secondary education in Human Services (Certificate, Diploma or Degree) is considered an asset
• Valid First Aid/CPR certification
• Minimum one-year direct support experience working in a residential or community setting
• Three employment references

QUALITITES AND QUALIFICATIONS

Turning Leaf Direct Support Professionals must possess the capacity to be aware of, and control one’s emotions. Moreover, Direct Support Professionals must be able to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously, empathetically, and professionally while executing their responsibilities and providing Turning Leaf’s person-centered supports.

In addition, every Direct Support Professionals must possess experience with and skills in:

• Working with adults who are living with an intellectual challenge, mental illness and who are in conflict with the law
• De-escalating aggressive behavior
• Conflict resolution skills
• Aptitude towards managing crisis
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Care and Supervision of the Participants- includes, but not limited to:

• Helping residents with daily activities
• Monitoring and/or administering medications
• Monitoring basic medical care and follow-ups
• Maintaining required records
• Encouraging residents to participate in social/recreational activities this will include supporting participants in community-based settings.
• Dietary/food services including preparing/serving meals
• Domestic support/facility maintenance including and not limited to cleaning, laundry, trash removal etc.
• Attend training and staff meetings when necessary; they are to be treated like a scheduled shift.
• Written reports are maintained throughout your shift as per licensing standards.
• Successfully create and submit incident reports when required
• Other duties as assigned