Outreach Support Mentor (Full-time, Part-time)

at  Simaril

Hey there, are you looking for a place to work where:

• You can make a difference?
• You can help others during their day?
• You can help promote the quality of life for others?
• You can put your education into practice and help others thrive in their community?

If you answered YES to any of the above and you have your full driver’s license, then the Outreach Support Mentor role might be for you!
Simaril Supported Living is an agency that supports adults living with intellectual disabilities and other co-occurring challenges.
Our Outreach and Supported Independent Living Programs are looking for dynamic Outreach Support Mentors to work at our agency.
But what does it mean to be an Outreach Support Mentor?

Imagine yourself needing just a little bit of extra help in your daily life. Supporting someone could look like any or all the following:

• Connecting with community resources (foodbanks, clothing resources etc)
• Attending medical appointments
• Managing medication regimes
• Grocery Shopping
• Learning how to take the bus
• Bill payments & money management
• Support to acquire & maintain a productive role (work, volunteer, programming, etc.)
• Accessing programming
• Recreational Opportunities (skating, swimming or sporting events)
• Group programming opportunities
• Meal preparation & Cooking
• Cleaning & maintaining your home
• Emotional Support
• Crisis Support

• Valid Manitoba Driver’s License with Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract.
• Use of a safe vehicle for work purposes
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector checked
• Adult Abuse Registry Check,
• Child Abuse Registry Check,
• Current CPR and First Aid certification is required.
• Experience providing personal care is an asset.

Preference may be given to candidates that have the following:

• Experience working with Mental Health
• Experience working with Addictions.
• Experience working within the Justice System
• Experience working with people with Co-occurring disabilities.

Due to the ongoing growth of our department and the type of supports we are providing; we are currently looking for candidates to join our Supported Independent Living team.