Direct Support Professional- In Home Support (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 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.
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 family 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 Support Services’ Intensive Home Supports (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. IHS Direct Support Professional will work directly with our participants in helping set goals and making healthy life choices. IHS Direct Support Professional 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 of age or older
- Available anytime 35 - 40 hours p/week (Full time)
- Available anytime 15 – 25 hours p/week (Part time)
- Available anytime 15 or less- hours p/week (Casual)
- Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check (no older than 3 months)
- Valid Standard First Aid / CPR Certification
- Minimum one-year 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 required
- Three employment references
QUALITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Turning Leaf IHS Direct Support Professional must possess the capacity to be aware of and control one’s emotions. Moreover, IHS Direct Support Professional 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 IHS Direct Support Worker must possess experience with and skills in:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- 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
SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIRES
- Care and Supervision of the residents- includes, but not limited to:
- Helping residents with daily activities
- Monitoring and/or administering medications.
- Monitoring basic medical care, follow-ups and 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.
BENEFITS
- Health Benefits (Full- & Part-time employees)
- GRRSP Program (optional)
- Paid Wellness Time (Full- & Part-time employees)
- Bereavement and Compassionate Care Time
- Awake Overnight Premium
- Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Paid training (First Aid/CPR, NVCI, ALIDA, etc.)
$17.25 - $19.25 an hour
Health Benefits (Full- & Part-time employees)
GRRSP Program (optional)
Paid Wellness Time (Full- & Part-time employees)
Bereavement and Compassionate Care Time
Awake Overnight Premium
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.
