Job Order Detail

Description

When applying please include competition number 2024-152-CSR-02 in the email subject line.
Duties and responsibilities:

The Support Worker will assist an individual experiencing disabilities with individualized supports to help them achieve their independent living skills goals and to increase their self-support skills. This opportunity is located in Saskatoon, SK.

Duties may include:

-  Teaching daily living skills (e.g., housework, budgeting, menu planning, cooking, interpersonal relations and/or personal care issues)
-  Assistance in dealing with community professionals (e.g., doctors, landlords, social workers, utility contact staff, etc.)
-  Finding meaningful community activities
-  Assisting client to manage socially appropriate behaviours
-  Documenting clients progress
-  May assist client with personal care
-  Reporting regularly to the Program Senior Supervisor
-  Willingness to travel to rural community

Qualifications:
Education:
-  Disability or Rehabilitation Support Worker Certificate and/or related training and experience
-  Valid Class 5 Drivers License and 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 would be considered an asset
Experience:
-  One year experience in a related field
Skills:
-  Excellent verbal and written communication skills
-  Ability to be flexible and work independently
-  Creative planning skills
-  Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
-  Strong interpersonal skills and a desire to work effectively with an individual experiencing disabilities, management, 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.