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Saskatchewan Alternative Initiative (SAI) is a leader in supporting adults with intellectual disabilities in the areas of Home Support, Day Program and Semi-Independent Living. We are currently looking for an Assistant Team Leader within our Home Support program.
Primary Role Focus:
Providing high quality support to the individuals and working together with their team and Team Leader to ensure goals and objectives are met.
-Reports to the Team Leader
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
Provide direct support and lifestyle planning consistent with SAIs beliefs, values and Gentle Teaching philosophy.
Support to individuals may include:
- Provide direct support to the individuals and work towards their overall satisfaction.
- Follow through on team decisions, support plans and directions from the Team Leader and/or Coordinator.
- Participate in the development, support and delivery of individual plans.
- Develop relationships with individuals, families and friends of the people supported.
- Option development.
- Support Team supervision.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
Strong team building, organizational and communication skills.
Strong team work and collaboration.
Experience providing hands-on support for people with disabilities.
Related post-secondary education is an asset.
Working knowledge of the following is an asset:
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention Techniques
- Augmentative Communication
Direct experience or knowledge in Gentle Teaching is an asset.
*A clear criminal records check and valid drivers license is needed to apply. Your own vehicle is an asset.
Essential Skills
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Computer use
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
Specific Skills
- Provide personal care
- Administer medications
Type of Clientele
- Persons with an intellectual disability
Work Location Information
- Work in employer's/client's home
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
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