Support Worker, Saskatoon Branch - Saskatchewan Abilities Council

Saskatchewan Abilities Council

Verified Company

Saskatoon, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Duties and responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Program Manager and Program Senior Supervisor, 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 the Outlook, SK area.

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 client's 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 Driver's 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 problemsolving 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 problemsolving skills

Submit resume, cover letter and references to:

Mail:
Sherry Faris, Program Manager

SaskAbilities, Saskatoon Branch

1410 Kilburn Avenue Saskatoon, SK S7M 0J8

Phone:
Fax:

Competition #:

CSR-02

Closing Date