Temporary Employment Support Professional

Karis; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Karis Disability Services seeks a Temporary Employment Support Professional to provide on-site employment supports within a vocational setting. You will assist participants at work and in the community, promoting inclusion and self-determination while collaborating with the team.

Responsibilities include supporting activities of daily living, coordinating with families and advocates, and ensuring safety with equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience in disability services (preferred).
• Ability to collaborate with families, advocates and community partners.
• Preferred: DSW/CYW or related post-secondary education.

Responsibilities

• Provide employment supports to people in a vocational/workplace setting.
• Assist with activities of daily living and work with families and community partners.
• Promote self-determination and encourage growth and development.
• Ensure safety and proper body mechanics when using equipment.
• Supervise participants and support task engagement with available tools.

Skills

Experience in disability services

Team collaboration

Education

Developmental Services Worker

Child and Youth Worker

Post-secondary education in related field

Tools

Power tools

Carpentry

Woodworking

Job description

Temporary Employment Support Professional

Job Category : Direct Support

Requisition Number : EXTER010266

• Posted : October 28, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

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:

• 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:

• 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

Next steps in our process:

• Submit your resume and cover letter to:
• A link will be sent to complete a short survey
• Personal link to a video interview within 48hrs, references requested
• Invitation to a realistic job preview and meeting with hiring manager

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.