Job Description

When applying, please include competition number 2023-145-CSR-03 in the email subject line. Duties and responsibilities: Provide individual or group assistance to individuals with varying abilities, as scheduled and in accordance with the Personal Program Plan and/or Comprehensive Behavior Support Plan, in facility, community-based settings and online and in the following areas: life skill development, job skill development, vocational, recreational and leisure activities.
Duties include:

• Provide skill development including life skills, social skills, and work readiness to prepare clients for community opportunities.
• Provide job coaching (on the job training) for clients during volunteer and /or work experience opportunities, which include evenings and weekends.
• Facilitate group activities with clients while participating in community, in-facility activities as well as online.
• Maintain client records including attendance, goals, programs and activities.
• Contribute to and review personal program plan to ensure the objective of the program and the goals of the clients are being met.
• Encourage clients in the areas of self-care, communication, socialization, recreation, and participation.
• Promote independence and support towards individual goals. If required, assist clients with personal care to promote good hygiene.
• Transport clients, includes use of personal vehicle.

Qualifications: Education:

• Disability Support Worker Certificate and /or relevant training and experience.
• Valid Class 5 driver\xe2\x80\x99s license and ability to work a variety of shifts including some evenings and weekends.

Experience:

• Experience coaching or teaching is an asset.
• Use of technology for remote connecting purposes and record keeping

Final Candidates are required to provide satisfactory criminal record checks including a vulnerable sector search. Successful candidates are recommended to have an Auto Pack with at least 1 million dollars in liability insurance. Submit resume, cover letter and references to: Mail: Kim Furey, Acting Program Manager SaskAbilities, Swift Current 1551 North Railway Street West, Swift Current, S9H 5G3 Phone: Toll Free 1-833-526-5299 Fax: (306) 778-9188

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




Competition #:
2023-145-CSR-03


Closing Date
December 31, 2023


Employment Type:
Temporary, Casual


Location
Swift Current Branch


Compensation
Pay Class 13 (range of $21.77 to $26.85 per hour)