Community Resource Worker Job Winnipeg area,Manitoba Canada,Social Work

New Directions is a social service agency offering a wide range of resources and services that foster people’s hopes and dreams in their communities.

Supported Cluster Housing (SCH) is one of the many services offered by New Directions. Cluster Housing provides independent living supports to people who may have intellectual disabilities and/or mental health issues, and who experience barriers to living independently in the community.

We are currently seeking a Community Resource Worker to join our team. Position details are as follows: (Awake overnight shifts)

Monday

Tuesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

(32 hours/week)

11pm-7am

OFF

11pm-7am

Job

Responsibilities Include:

Monitoring and securing housing buildings to ensure the safety of all tenants
Supporting individuals through crisis situations, and who may be in conflict with the law and struggling with addictions.
Ensuring visitors do not enter the buildings
Responding to crisis situations and/or contacting 911 (if visitors do not leave or in case of emergency)
Ensuring tenants do not damage the property
Conducting thorough regular and exit walk throughs of the buildings, reporting anything out of the ordinary, and ensuring doors are all locked and areas are secure
Completing detailed reports and shift logs upon completion of every shift
Empowering individuals to maintain independent living situations in a cluster housing model.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent. Preference will be given to candidates with post-secondary education in the area(s) of disability services, addictions, mental health, and related education.
Minimum 1 year of experience working with people with intellectual disabilities is required
Experience working with people with mental health barriers preferred
Effective problem-solving ability & strong communication skills
The ability to work independently and as a part of a team
First Aid/CPR and NVCI training will be provided.
Valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver's License and access to a vehicle

The salary range for this Part-time, 2-year term 64
-hour bi-weekly position is $17.3239 to $23.3888 per hour, dependent upon education and/or experience. The anticipated start date for this position is October 23rd
, 2026.

The successful candidate will be subject to Criminal Record and Adult/Child Abuse Registry Checks; and must supply a current driver’s abstract when a Driver’s License is required.

This position is a part of the UFCW Local 832 Union Collective Agreement

Operating a vehicle is an essential duty of this role. Candidates must hold a valid, active driver's license in good standing to be eligible for hire. Providing a copy of your license and/or your license number at this stage is voluntary. However, submitting this information upfront allows our team to verify your status, which can fast-track your application to the review stage.

The closing date for all applications is October 13th, 2026

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 is committed to equity and diversity and especially welcomes applications from persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and newcomers to Canada.

We strive for a skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we support and contributes to the diversification of ideas.

Accommodations for accessibility purposes are available for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.