When applying please include competition number 2025-22-CSR-04 in the email subject line.
Duties and responsibilities:
At SaskAbilities, we believe in working together to provide innovative programs and services to meet the individual needs of our clients. This position works both independently and within all Program Teams and under the direction of Senior Supervisors. Shifts may include: daytime, evenings, or weekends.
Duties include:
- Provide respite services to children, youth, and adults including transportation, activity planning and facilitating in the community, facility or the individual’s home
- Provide job coaching services to youth and adults at a work site or in a community setting with a focus on developing skills to maintain employment
- Facilitate activities in Day Program/Drop-in Centre; including life skills, social recreation, crafts/baking, as well as personal/intimate care.
- Facilitate evening group programming for children/youth/adults
- Supervise 1- 6 clients who may have complex behaviors due their developmental, neurological, physical and/or mental illness disabilities
Qualifications:
Education:
- Disability or Rehabilitation Support Worker Certificate and/or related training and experience
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence, must have access to reliable vehicle for work/transporting clients
- Valid First Aid/CPR/AED, or willingness to obtain within 3 months
- Proficient computer skills and good knowledge of Microsoft suite of programs
Experience:
- One year experience in related field working with children/youth/adults experiencing disabilities
Skills:
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills for effective communication with clients/support systems/employers
- Good observation, concentration, and insight skills with accurate documentation
- Ability to understand/connect with individuals—recognizing and connecting diverse needs and values
- Ability to assess safety and respond to unpredictable situations with independent decision making
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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
Email
careers@saskabilities.ca
Please include the position you are applying for and the competition number in the email subject line.
