Direct Support Professional
Are you an enthusiastic, responsible and community minded individual interested in supporting an individual with a disability to live a self-directed life?
In the Company of Friends (ICOF) employers are individuals who self-direct and manage their own lives each day with help from friends and family. They live throughout Manitoba and hire Direct Support Professionals (DSP) based on their own unique needs. The role of each DSP varies depending on the person that hires them, but roles could include:
Facilitating community engagement
Facilitating meaningful relationships with friends, family and others
Exploring and supporting work or volunteer opportunities
Supporting independence through the development of personal and household skills
To learn more about Direct Support work visit
http://www.gov.mb.ca/fs/dsw/
To submit your resume for consideration from an ICOF Employer:
Email: employment@icof-life.ca
Subject Line: Support Worker for an ICOF Employer
Your resume will then be forwarded through our office to ICOF Employers in the region.
If you are being considered for a position, you will be contacted directly by the ICOF Employer or their supporters.
Now Hiring
Support Work Team Lead
We are looking for a compassionate and reliable Support Work Team Lead for a middle-aged male living in his own home in Teulon, MB.
The successful applicant will be able to:
● Developing a strong relationship with the individual, getting to know his interests and needs ● Helping the individual participate in the community and connect with others
● Supporting the individual in his day to day life, including completing tasks such as grocery shopping, cooking, cleaning, and administering medication
● Building and leading a team of staff to support the individual
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Required upon hire:
● Full driver’s license and reliable vehicle required ● Strong interpersonal, communication, and listening skills required
● Willingness to engage in the community required ● Support work experience, including knowledge of supporting challenging behaviors, will be considered an asset
● Sense of humour will be an asset
Apply with your resume to:
taylorofs@icof-life.ca
Personal Support Worker Position
Looking for a personal support worker in Winkler area to work with a man living with a disability in his home. As a support worker you will work together with your employer to do daily tasks including but not limited to administering medication, preparing meals and bathing. We are currently looking to fill full or part time positions. Must be available every other weekend. Longer overnight shifts allow you to get hours quickly and spend more time at home. Experience is an asset but not required. Competitive wages based on experience.
The successful applicant will be able to:
- build and grow a personal relationship with this gentleman -follow a behavioural plan
- have good communication skills
- be patient and understanding
- enjoy doing activities both in and out of the house -have a valid driver’s licence (the employer has his own vehicle so owning a vehicle isn’t a need) -be able to provide clear record checks
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Required upon hire:
- Criminal Record Check
- Child Abuse Registry Check
- Adult Abuse Registry Check
- First aid and CPR certificate
Apply with your resume to:
Aeteamleader@gmail.com