Job Description

When applying, please include competition number 2025-17-CSR-01 in the email subject line.

Duties and responsibilities:

SaskAbilities believes in working together to provide innovative programs and services to meet the needs of our participants. Under the direction of the Quality of Life Senior Supervisor, the Support Worker will support adults experiencing disability with one-to-one support to assist them to achieve their goals by filling any gaps they may have in their independent living skills. Areas of support will be determined for each person based on their individualized goals and needs. In addition, the Support Worker will work in the Day Program as required.

Please note that one-to-one support is provided throughout the day. Shift work is required and may include mornings, daytime, evenings, and weekends.

Duties and Responsibilities may include:

Teach daily living skills (e.g., managing a home, bus or transportation training, menu planning, meal preparation, interpersonal relations and/or personal care issues). Support with budgeting and money management. Assist with connections to community professionals and resources (e.g., doctors, landlords, social workers, etc.). Assist to find housing (e.g., phone calls, viewing, landlords, utilities, guidance regarding choices/availability). Assist to manage socially appropriate behaviours. Promote independence. Maintain documentation (e.g., daily activities, attendance, progress and/or concerns, participant program files). Provide support to participants in the day program - on-site and community-based activities, volunteer placements, transportation, and personal care as required. Provide an engaging, interactive, safe, and fun atmosphere for all participants.

Qualifications:

Disability Support Worker Certificate (Rehabilitation Worker Certificate) or Life Skills Coach and/or related training and experience working with individuals of varying abilities and behaviours. Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence and access to a reliable vehicle. First Aid/CPR/AED certification. 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 and as part of a team. Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills. Effective time management. Creative and open-minded. Strong interpersonal skills and a desire to work effectively with individuals experiencing disabilities, co-workers and community partners.
Final Candidates are required to provide satisfactory criminal record checks including a vulnerable sector search.

The successful candidate is recommended to have an Auto Pak with at least 1 million dollars in liability insurance.

Submit

resume, cover letter and references to:


Mail: Senior Supervisor, Quality of Life Services


SaskAbilities, Regina Branch


825 McDonald Street, Regina, SK S4N 2X5


Email
careers@saskabilities.ca Please include the position you are applying for and the competition number in the email subject line.

Competition #:

2025-17-CSR-01

Closing Date

March 7, 2025

Employment Type:

Temporary, Casual

Location

Regina Branch

Compensation

Pay Class 13 (range of $23.34 to $28.81 per hour).