When applying please include competition number 2023-106-PFR-02 in the email subject line.
Duties and responsibilities:
Under the direction of the Program Manager, Quality of Life & Program Senior Supervisors, the Support Worker will work at the Warman Day Program & support adults experiencing disabilities 1:1 in Warman to help them achieve their unique independent living skills goals and needs. Duties may include:
- Support adults in the Warman Day Program (e.g., on-site & community-based activities, volunteer and/or work placements).
- Provide an engaging, interactive, safe, and fun atmosphere for participants.
- Work independently and as part of a team.
- Assist with personal care.
- Teaching daily living skills (e.g., housework, transportation training, menu planning, cooking, interpersonal skills)
- Assistance in dealing with community professionals (e.g., doctors, landlords, utility contact personnel)
- Assistance in finding housing (e.g., phone calls, viewing, landlords, hook-ups, guidance & suggestions regarding choices/availability).
- Assist clients to manage socially appropriate
- Provide transportation as required (Day Program & 1:1).
Qualifications:
Education:
- Disability or Rehabilitation Support Worker Certificate and/or related training and experience.
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License & 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 are considered an asset.
Experience:
- One year of experience in a related field.
Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a desire to work effectively with individuals experiencing disabilities, co-workers and community partners.
- Open minded, creative, effective time management and problem-solving skills.
Final Candidates are required to provide satisfactory criminal record checks including a vulnerable sector search.
Final Candidates are required to provide satisfactory criminal record checks including a vulnerable sector search.
Submit resume, cover letter and references to:
Mail:
Sherry Faris, Program Manager
SaskAbilities, Saskatoon Branch
1410 Kilburn Avenue
Saskatoon, SK S7M 0J8
Phone: (306) 653-1694
Fax: (306) 652-8886
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.
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