Selkirk MB Direct Support Professionals MB

ABOUT US

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.

We are proud to be recognized as one of Manitoba’s Top Employers of 2026. This honour distinguishes

Turning Leaf as a leader in our industry, and as one of the top places to work in the province.

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 diversity, equity, inclusion, 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 Support (IHS) Division is designed to provide in facility,

person-centered supports to adults (or individuals transitioning to adulthood) who are living with

intellectual challenge, developmental disability and/or mental illness.

Direct Support Professionals will work directly with our participants in helping set goals and making

healthy life choices. Direct Support Professionals 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.

• Cover letter and updated resume
• 18 years of age or older
• Available anytime (days and evenings) 35 - 40 hours p/week (Full time)
• Available anytime (days and evenings) 15 - 25 hours p/week (Part time)
• Available anytime (days and evenings)
  -15 hours p/week (Casual)
• Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check, Adult Abuse Registry Check (no older
• than six (6) months)
• Child Abuse Registry Check (no older than three (3) months)
• Valid Class 5 divers license and reliable vehicle is required
• 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
• Three employment references

Direct Support Professionals should demonstrate emotional awareness and have the ability to remain

calm in escalated situations. Direct Support Professionals must be able to handle interpersonal

relationships judiciously, empathetically, and professionally while executing their responsibilities and

providing person-centered supports.

In addition, every Direct Support Professionals must possess experience with and skills in:

• De-escalating aggressive behavior
• Working with adults who are living with an intellectual challenge, mental illness and who are in
• conflict with the law
• Aptitude towards managing crisis
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Care and Supervision of the Participants- includes, but not limited to:

• Helping residents with…