Job Order Detail

Description

Duties and responsibilities:
-    Assist individuals experiencing a cognitive disability or mental illness to prepare for, secure and maintain volunteer placements in the community as a means to increase community inclusion
-    Responsible for recruiting, training, matching, supervising volunteers, and/or providing guidance, support, resources and tools to volunteers to ensure successful match for one on one or  group activities
-    Creates opportunities for community members and agencies to be connected to individuals experiencing  disabilities to foster a sense of community integration
-    Develop volunteer placements by assessing community needs and partnering with Community Based Organizations in Yorkton
-    Responsible for the Volunteer of the Month Recognition Program
-    Uphold mission, vision and values of the Saskatchewan Abilities Council

Qualifications:
Education:
-    Bachelors degree in the human service field or equivalent professional designation obtained through a 2 year post secondary program
-    Valid drivers licence
Experience:
-    Must have experience in a volunteer role
-    Marketing and/or sales experience is an asset
-    Experience working with people with disabilities is an asset
Skills:
-    Knowledge of and ability to work with individuals with multiple barriers, disabilities and challenging behaviors
-    Strong marketing skills that include being patient and persistent
-    Goal oriented to achieve the program targets
-    A strong service ethic that projects a can-do attitude in communicating with members, families, co-workers, supervisors, volunteers and community partners
-    Effective time management, organizational skills, and creative solution focused approach to problem solving
-    Ability to work independently or as part of a team
    Other: Must have a reliable vehicle to use for transporting individuals to and from meetings/volunteer placements

The final candidates are required to provide satisfactory police record checks