Community Services Worker

Wascana; Weyburn; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Social Services in Weyburn is seeking a Community Services Worker for the South Service Area to support individuals with intellectual disabilities to live more independently and participate more fully in their communities.

This 1 year term full-time position requires a Bachelor of Social Work or a related field and a valid driver's license for travel. Join a team dedicated to empowering citizens and building resilient communities in southern Saskatchewan.

Qualifications

• To qualify, a Bachelor of Social Work or a Bachelor of Indian Social Worker and related experience is required.
• A valid driver's license is required as travel will be necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support and empower the community to assist individuals with intellectual disabilities to live more independently and participate more fully in communities, and provide work that is deeply meaningful and impactful in the lives of individuals and families in need.

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Bachelor of Indian Social Worker

Job description

The Opportunity

1 Year Term Full-time Position

The Ministry of Social Services invests in positive outcomes for people in areas of income support, child and family services, supports for persons with disabilities and affordable housing. We work with citizens as they build better lives for themselves through economic independence, strong families, and strong community organizations.

The Ministry of Social Services, Disability Programs works with people with intellectual disabilities and helps them access a variety of community-based services. Disability Programs staff work to ensure that the physical, emotional, and social needs of people with intellectual disabilities are met and that they are able to live as independently as possible within their own communities.

To qualify for this rewarding position, a Bachelor of Social Worker or a Bachelor of Indian Social Worker and related experience is required. A valid driver's license is required as travel will be necessary.

We are looking for an energetic and empathetic individual devoted to supporting citizens in our community to join our team as a Community Services Worker for the South Service Area in the Weyburn office. In this role you will support and empower the community to assist individuals with intellectual disabilities to live more independently and participate more fully in communities, as well as provide the opportunity to do work that is deeply meaningful and impactful in the lives of individuals and families in need.