Quality of Life Support Worker, Regina - SaskAbilities

Saskatchewan Abilities Council; Regina; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Auto Pak liability insurance (1M)

Inclusive workplace culture

Job summary

SaskAbilities is seeking a Support Worker in Regina to help adults with disabilities achieve personal goals and develop independent living skills, under the direction of the Quality of Life Senior Supervisor. The role may include Day Program duties as needed.

Shift work is required, including mornings, daytime, evenings, and weekends. Duties include teaching living skills, budgeting, connecting to community resources, housing assistance, and maintaining participant records with a safe, engaging

Qualifications

• One-year experience in disability support or related field.
• Certificate or training in disability support or life skills coaching.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification required.

Responsibilities

• Teach daily living skills such as budgeting, meal planning, and personal care.
• Assist with housing searches and connections to community resources.
• Provide day program support on-site and in community activities.
• Maintain documentation of activities and progress.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Disability Support Worker Certificate

First Aid/CPR/AED certification

Job description

Compensation Pay Class 13 (range of $24.02 to $29.65 per hour).

Duties and responsibilities:

SaskAbilities believes in working together to provide innovative programs and services to meet the needs of our participants. Under the direction of the Quality of Life Senior Supervisor, the Support Worker will support adults experiencing disability with one-to-one support to assist them to achieve their goals by filling any gaps they may have in their independent living skills. Areas of support will be determined for each person based on their individualized goals and needs. In addition, the Support Worker will work in the Day Program as required.

Please note that one-to-one support is provided throughout the day. Shift work is required and may include mornings, daytime, evenings, and weekends.

Duties and responsibilities may include:

• Teach daily living skills (e.g., managing a home, bus or transportation training, menu planning, meal preparation, interpersonal relations and/or personal care issues).
• Support with budgeting and money management.
• Assist with connections to community professionals and resources (e.g., doctors, landlords, social workers, etc.).
• Assist to find housing (e.g., phone calls, viewing, landlords, utilities, guidance regarding choices/availability).
• Assist to manage socially appropriate behaviours.
• Maintain documentation (e.g., daily activities, attendance, progress and/or concerns, participant program files).
• Provide support to participants in the day program - on-site and community-based activities, volunteer placements, transportation, and personal care as required.
• Provide an engaging, interactive, safe, and fun atmosphere for all participants.

Qualifications:

• Disability Support Worker Certificate (Rehabilitation Worker Certificate) or Life Skills Coach and/or related training and experience working with individuals of varying abilities and behaviours.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• 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 and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills. Effective time management. Creative and open-minded.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a desire to work effectively with individuals experiencing disabilities, co-workers and community partners.

Final Candidates are required to provide satisfactory criminal record checks including a vulnerable sector search.

The successful candidate is recommended to have an Auto Pak with at least 1 million dollars in liability insurance.

SaskAbilities is an inclusive organization, welcoming individuals of all abilities.

We believe in workplace diversity and we do not discriminate in our employee selection.

Race, colour, disability, religion, gender, national origin or sexual orientation does not play a role in our hiring decisions.