Employment Support Professional

Karis Disability Services; Waldheim; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive wages

Job summary

Karis Disability Services is hiring an Employment Support Professional to provide employment supports in a vocational setting. The role involves assisting individuals with disabilities in workplace activities and community participation, collaborating with the team, and handling administrative duties as assigned.

The position emphasizes helping clients achieve self-determination and full citizenship within their communities, in a supportive and respectful work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with power tools and saws is considered an asset.
• A valid Saskatchewan Full Class 5 or Novice 2 driver's license is required.
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check is required.
• Satisfactory Driver's Abstract is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist people with activities in a workplace setting and provide employment supports in job and community contexts.
• Collaborate with team and complete administrative duties as assigned.
• Support people with disabilities to participate in their communities and maximize self-determination.

Skills

Power tools experience

Driver's license (Class 5 or Novice 2)

Vulnerable Sector Police Check

Driver's abstract

Job description

40 hours per week working Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm.Experience with power tools, and saws, considered an asset. A valid Sask. Full Class 5 or Sask. Novice 2 driver's license is required.

The Employment Support Professional provides services to people in a vocational setting. They assist with activities in a workplace environment and provides employment supports to people working at their jobs and in their community. The Employment Support Professional ensures that people who experience disabilities belong to communities in which their God-given gifts are valued and respected. They work in cooperation with their team and completes administrative duties as assigned.

Employment Support Professional employees build communities that value the contributions of people who experience developmental disabilities. They assist with activities of daily living, working collaboratively with families, advocates, friends, and community partners in order to promote full citizenship and enhance relationships. Recognizing people's right to self-determination, and valuing their unique gifts while encouraging continuous growth and development is only a part of what makes this a rewarding career.

Why Should You Apply?

• Flexible schedules and various locations
• Employee Assistance Plan, comprehensive benefits package
• Tuition reimbursement, career development and training opportunities
• Competitive wages

Requirements

• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check
• A valid Sask. Full Class 5 or a Sask. Novice 2 drivers license and access to reliable transportation
• Satisfactory Driver's Abstract

Preferred

• 3-6 Months Experience (volunteer or employment)
• Developmental Services Worker, Child and Youth Worker, or post-secondary education in a related field

Other Considerations

• Industrial Work setting
• Loud environment
• Supervision of participants while they work on their preferred tasks based on their skills and interests
• Ensuring when persons supported are using equipment, they are being safe as well as having safe body mechanics
• Ability to multi-task
• Operating saws and other power tools considered an asset
• Wood working and carpentry experience considered an asset
• Mechanically inclined considered an asset

Karis Disability Services seeks to hire a workforce that represents the diversity of the communities where we serve. We are committed to promoting communities of belonging where Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour feel valued, respected, represented, and heard. We encourage applications from qualified candidates from members of groups with historical or current barriers to equity. We seek to provide accessibility through all stages of the hiring process for all applicants with disabilities consistent with our Accessibility Policies. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.