Compensation Pay Class 14 (range of $26.21 to $32.44 per hour)
Duties and responsibilities The Mentor provides support to participants of Partners in Employment programs through the development and implementation of person-centered plans that address employment barriers.
Duties include:
Developing and implementing person centered plans – focusing on employability skills development
Providing employment skill development to the participants to assist with community employment
Providing onsite mentoring to participants employed in the community
Monitoring the progress of participants
Identifying areas and strategies where accommodations are required for each participant and implementing individualized plans (including analyzing job duties and implementing various strategies)
Facilitating education with others to ensure appropriate communication and support for the participant
Assisting individuals with self-management skills and encouraging independent action
Providing assistance to participants in accordance with their personal program plan including behavioral support strategies as needed
May be required to transport participants to various activities
Collaborate with Supervisor to ensure targets and objectives for each participant are being met
Qualifications Education Disability Support Worker/Rehabilitation Worker Certificate or equivalent
Experience Two to three years direct experience working in the Human Services Field – experience working with individuals experiencing disability would be preferred
Skills Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to express and formulate written and verbal ideas and information in a explicit, concise manner
Knowledge of community resources
Driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle
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.