Direct Support Professional- Community Based Treatment (Part-time and Full-time)
Regina or Moose Jaw
Regina Refugee Hiring Event – Turning Leaf Support Services /
On-site
This position is exclusively for the 2025 Regina Refugee Hiring Event. To be eligible to apply, you must meet the following criteria:
- Arrived in Canada as a refugee (government or private sponsorship), applied for asylum after arriving in Canada (refugee claimant/asylum seeker), or were forcibly displaced. This includes individuals from countries such as Ukraine, Afghanistan, Iran, and others.
- Currently reside in Saskatchewan.
- Should be able to attend the event in-person in Regina on September 24.
- Eligible to work in Canada (you must have a valid work permit, permanent residency, or citizenship).
- 18 years of age or older.
Please read the job description carefully and only apply if you meet the eligibility criteria for the position.
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 challenges 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, residential support (including emergency housing, 24-hour homes, cluster housing, and home share), a harm reduction program, clinical services, indigenous services, and more.
The participants of our programs are often deeply impacted by their circumstances which can become barriers to living safely and independently in the community. Trauma, homelessness, poverty, addictions, discrimination, sexual exploitation, societal stigmas, and lack of access to resources are some of the barriers our participants face every day.
Being a part of the Turning Leaf team means you will have the opportunity to make a direct and positive impact on people’s lives every day. The work is challenging in all the best ways and deeply rewarding. Many of our employees say they have found their life’s purpose while working here. Turning Leaf provides ongoing, meaningful training to ensure we remain an industry leader and that our employees have the skills and confidence to be successful in their careers. We are an organization that pledges to uphold a workplace culture of inclusion, diversity, compassion, and respect. We are growing more and more all the time, and we are always hiring. If you feel called to be a part of the Turning Leaf team, please apply today.
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, residential support (including emergency housing, 24-hour homes, cluster housing, and home share), a harm reduction program, clinical services, indigenous services and more.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- 18 years of age or older
- Available anytime 32 - 40 hours p/week (Full time)
- Available anytime 15 – 25 hours p/week (Part time)
- Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check (no older than three months) ▪ Valid Standard First Aid / CPR Certification
- Minimum two years direct support experience working in a residential or community setting
- Completion of a Post-Secondary Education in Human Services (Certificate, Diploma or Degree) is considered an asset
- Valid Class 5 driver's license with access to a reliable vehicle is considered an asset
- Three employment references
QUALITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Turning Leaf’s Direct Support Professional must possess the capacity to be aware of and control one’s emotions. Moreover, the Community Support Workers must be able to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously, empathetically, and professionally while executing their responsibilities and providing Turning Leaf’s person-centered supports. Additional required attributes include:
- 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
- General knowledge of electronic reporting
SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIRES
- Maintain up-to-date files on participants (static and dynamic information). ▪ Maintain daily process notes on Support Worker activities and multi-system interactions
- Write incident reports in collaboration with Clinical Case Management
- Oversee and maintain an awareness of cumulative health care of the participant (including general practitioner, dentist, ear and eye specialists, and psychiatrist appointments).
- Report at-risk participant activities verbally (including via telephone) and in writing to Case Management
- In conjunction with Clinical Case Manager/Clinical Team Lead, engage participants in a process of goal setting, planning and acquisition as it pertains to living safely and independently in the community.
- Implement recreation/leisure programs
- Other duties as assigned
BENEFITS
- Health Benefits (Full-time & Part-time employees)
- GRRSP Program (optional)
- Paid Wellness Time (Full-time)
- Bereavement and Compassionate Care Time
- Mileage Reimbursement (when applicable)
- Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Paid training (First Aid/CPR, NVCI, ALIDA, etc.)
$17.25 - $19.25 an hour
Health Benefits (Full-time & Part-time employees), GRRSP Program (optional), Paid Wellness Time (Full-time), Bereavement and Compassionate Care Time, Mileage Reimbursement (when applicable), Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP), Paid training (First Aid/CPR, NVCI, ALIDA, etc.)
Turning Leaf Support Services is committed to fostering and upholding an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, including Indigenous Peoples. We believe in creating opportunities for everyone to thrive by embracing diverse perspectives, experiences, and identities. We encourage candidates from Indigenous communities, minoritized groups, underrepresented groups, and all walks of life to bring their unique talents to our team. Turning Leaf welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation relating to the materials used and/or activities throughout the application and selection process.
The Regina Refugee Hiring Event Team will review applications and select the most qualified candidates for the positions. Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee an interview.
