Direct Support Worker (Temporary Fixed Term)

Autism Services; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Salvation Army in Canada is seeking a Direct Support Worker to provide a safe, supportive environment for female youth at Bethany Home in Saskatoon. This temporary fixed-term role focuses on meeting emotional, psychological, and physical needs while offering practical assistance to help youth re-enter the community.

The role requires strong communication, integrity, and boundary-setting, with a commitment to the mission and values of The Salvation Army in Canada.

Qualifications

• Experience with vulnerable youth is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced residential setting.
• Commitment to safety and wellbeing of residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe environment for residents and meet emotional, psychological, and physical needs.
• Support re-integration of youth back into the community and maintain professional boundaries.

Skills

Mission understanding

Integrity & confidentiality

Professional boundaries

Communication skills

Risk awareness

Job description

Direct Support Worker (Temporary Fixed Term)

Job Order #: 6323563

NOC:44101

Employer Name:

SALVATION ARMY

Posted Date:

12-Aug-2026

Location:

SASKATOON

# of Positions:

1

Employment Terms:

Part-Time

Apply By Date:

19-Aug-2026

Bethany Home is dedicated to providing a safe, stable, and positive residential setting for female youth in crisis, regardless of cultural and religious diversity. The Direct Support Worker provides a safe and secure environment for the residents of Bethany Home to ensure their emotional, psychological, and physical needs are met. They provide practical support to help re-integrate youth back into the community.

Skills and Capabilities

• Understanding and support for the mission and purpose of The Salvation Army in Canada and its implications as related to position responsibilities.
• Ability and willingness to respect, promote and support the mission, vision and values of the TSA and develop an understanding of the purpose of the Salvation Army in Canada and its implication as related to the position responsibilities.
• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality with professional ethics and a balanced sense of fairness and flexibility.
• Strong understanding of professional boundaries when working with a vulnerable population.
• Strong listening, written and verbal communication skills clear and simple to understand.
• Able to proactively recognize potential risks, conflicts, and issues, respond with solutions and coaching.