ALTERNATIVE
SOLUTIONS
FULL
TIME
SUPPORT WORKER/DEVELOPMENTAL TREATMENT WORKER
D.R.E.A.&M.
Program – A.S.L. Immersion
Alternative
Solutions requires a full time Support Worker/Developmental Treatment Worker to
support male and female 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.
Applicants must
have:
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience working
with people with intellectual disabilities, dual diagnosis, and/or
behaviour problems.
- Fluency in American Sign Language is
required.
- Current First Aid Certificate and a
current Driver’s Abstract and valid Driver’s License.
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and a
related human service certificate would be considered assets.
- Candidates should be knowledgeable of and
sensitive to Deaf culture
To better reflect the diversity of
D.R.E.A.&M participants and the
needs of the program, preference will be given to qualified Deaf applicants.
The salary range
for a full-time Support Worker position is $26,909 to $37,683 and for a
Developmental Treatment Worker the range is $30,384 to $42,539 per annum, based
on a 40 hour work week, depending on education and experience. An excellent benefits package is offered to
full time staff.
The successful candidates to the above
positions will be subject to a Criminal Record and Child and Adult Abuse
Registry checks.
Please forward your
resume and covering letter by December 6th, 2013 to:
Administrative
Assistant
Alternative
Solutions Day Services
New
Directions for Children, Youth, Adult and Families
200-55
Donald Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C
1L8
Fax: 943-0696
Email:
ASDS@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.
