When applying please include competition number 2024-107-PPR-04 in the subject line of all emails.
This position works a varied weekend schedule and you must be available to work between the hours of 8:00 am – 8:00 pm based on clients’ needs/preferred schedule.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Assist adults experiencing disability to help them achieve their unique independent living skills, goals, and needs.
- Teach daily living skills ie: housework, bus training, menu planning, cooking, budgeting, interpersonal skills
- Assistance in dealing with community professionals ie: doctors, landlords, utility contact personnel
- Assistance in finding housing ie: phone calls, viewing, landlords, hook-ups, guidance re: choices/availability
- Finding meaningful activity and/or volunteer opportunities in the community
- Assist clients to manage socially appropriate behaviours
- Assist participants with personal care
- Provide transportation as required
- Documentation and reporting regularly to the Behaviour Supports Senior Supervisor
Qualifications:
Education:
- Disability or Rehabilitation Support Worker Certificate and/or related training and experience
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence and access to a working/reliable vehicle
- Valid First Aid/CPR/AED Certification or willingness to obtain within three months
- Additional courses such as TLR and PART would be considered an asset
Experience:
- One year experience in a related field
Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and databases including file recordings
- Ability to be flexible and work independently
- Strong interpersonal skills and a desire to work effectively with individuals experiencing disabilities, management, and community partners
- Open minded and creative, with effective time management and problem-solving skills
Final Candidates are required to provide satisfactory criminal record checks including a vulnerable sector search.
Submit resume, cover letter and references to:
Mail
Mary Baron, Executive Assistant
SaskAbilities – Yorkton Branch
PO Box 5011 Yorkton, SK S3N 3Z4
For position information, contact: Jackie Washenfelder at 1-833-444-4126 toll free
Email
careers@saskabilities.ca
Please include the position you are applying for and the competition number in the email subject line.
For position-specific questions, please contact the above. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
SaskAbilities is an inclusive organization, welcoming individuals of all abilities. We believe in workplace diversity and we do not discriminate in our employee selection. Race, colour, disability, religion, gender, national origin or sexual orientation does not play a role in our hiring decisions.