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ABOUT
Prairie Branches Enterprises Inc. is a non-profit, community based organization providing residential, day program and support services for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities.
OPENING
We invite application for Group Home Operator of Unity Group Home #2 at 281 2nd Ave W. Unity, SK
HOURS
40 hours per week typically 8 day-time hours Mon Fri. Specific hours determined by needs of the Home
NATURE OF DUTIES
Provide support to participants in a manner that maximize their potential and quality of life by following established person-centered plans. The Group Home Operator is responsible for the day to day operation of Home. Duties include but are not limited to:
- Involved in interview and selection of staff and volunteers
- Orientation and training of staff
- Scheduling and work assignments
- Cover un-fillable shifts
- Staff support and development
- Submit payroll data
- Plan and chair staff meetings
- Process scheduling requests
- Maintain safety standards in the Home according to OH&S regulations
- Arrange and attend participant medical appointments, completing required documentation and prescribed actions
- Maintain professionalism and confidentiality in the Home
QUALIFICATIONS
- Valid Saskatchewan Drivers license
- Must provide a current Criminal Record Check with the Vulnerable Sector Search prior to employment
- Knowledge of spoken and written English
- Minimum of Disability Support Worker Certificate or other relevant post-secondary education
- Minimum 2 years of experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities
- Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience and/or training
- Able to deal with unpredictable behaviors
- Able to work occasional nights or weekends
- Able to participate in physically demanding activities with participants
- Able to travel for work
DETAILS
- 6 month probationary term
- Benefits available after 3 consecutive months of employment
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Willing to travel
- Valid driver's licence
Additional Skills
- Administrative and office activities
- Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation
Specific Skills
- Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
- Provide personal services support to persons with special needs
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
- Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff
Work Setting
- Group home
Ability to Supervise
- 16-20 people
Work Location Information
- Rural community
- Remote location
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driver's validity licence check
Target Groups or Clients
- Persons with intellectual disabilities
- Persons with physical disabilities
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