Support Workers

Saskatchewan Abilities Council; North Battleford; On-site; CAD 3,309,000 - 4,085,000; Full time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Abilities Council seeks a dedicated Support Worker to help individuals with disabilities achieve independent living goals and strengthen self‑support skills. You will guide daily living tasks, coordinate with healthcare and community partners, and document client progress in a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities include teaching life skills, assisting with community interactions, and occasional personal care.

Qualifications

• Disability or Rehabilitation Support Worker Certificate or related training/experience.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and ongoing access to a reliable vehicle.
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification or willingness to obtain within three months.
• Additional courses such as TLR and PART would be considered an asset.
• One year experience in related field.
• Experience with SILP or similar community-based programs is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with individualized supports to achieve independent living goals.
• Teach daily living skills such as housework, budgeting, cooking, and interpersonal relations.
• Assist with interactions involving community professionals (doctors, landlords, social workers).
• Find meaningful activities and support socially appropriate behaviours.
• Provide personal care support as required and document progress.
• Report regularly to the Program Senior Supervisor.
• Drive clients using a personal vehicle and travel within the rural community.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Independent worker

Adaptable & creative

Interpersonal skills

Education

Disability or Rehabilitation Support Worker Certificate/related training

Valid Class 5 Driver’s License & reliable vehicle

First Aid/CPR/AED Certification or willingness to obtain

TLR/PART assets considered

Job description

Location Saskatoon Branch, Based in North Battleford

Compensation

Compensation Play Class 13 (range of $24.02 to $29.65 per hour) plus mileage reimbursement in accordance with SaskAbilities policy.

Duties and responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Program Manager and Program Senior Supervisor, the Support Worker will assist individual(s) experiencing disability with individualized supports to help them achieve their independent living skills goals and increase their self-support skills.

Duties include:

• Teaching daily living skills (e.g., housework, budgeting, cooking, interpersonal relations and/or personal care issues)
• Assisting with interactions involving community professionals (e.g., doctors, landlords, social workers, etc.)
• Finding meaningful activities
• Assisting the client in managing socially appropriate behaviours
• Providing personal care support as required
• Documenting client progress and reporting regularly to the Program Senior Supervisor
• Driving clients using a personal vehicle and willingness to travel within the rural community

Qualifications:

Education:

• Disability or Rehabilitation Support Worker Certificate and/or related training and experience
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and ongoing access to a 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 related field
• Experience supporting individuals through Supported Independent Living Program (SILP) services or similar community-based programs would be considered an asset.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently, adapt to changing needs and strong problem-solving skills
• Open minded, creative, and resourceful approach to supporting individuals
• 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.

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.