Employment Type: Permanent, Part-time 18.75 hours per week
Location
Swift Current Branch
Compensation
Pay Class 14 (range of $26.21 to $32.44 per hour) plus benefit package
Duties and responsibilities:
The Mentor will provide one-on-one and small group facilitation to support individuals experiencing disabilities in developing life and work skills. This role involves working in various employment and volunteer settings, assisting participants to build their confidence, improve their skills, and achieve personal and professional goals. The Mentor will collaborate with each individual to create personalized learning experiences that foster growth, independence, and success in the workplace and beyond.
Duties include:
In consultation with an Employment Specialist, identify supports required to maintain client’s employment and/or volunteer placements, develop a plan to support individual needs, and provide one-on-one assistance.
Complete learning style assessments for clients.
Evaluate and document clients’ work skills and work habits at each scheduled employer visit.
Educate clients about their rights and responsibilities of being an employee by providing them with knowledge of labour standards in their workplace.
Implement strategies and support for individuals to increase their employability skills.
To facilitate and deliver workshops
Qualifications:
Education:
Disability Support Worker/Rehabilitation Worker Certificate or equivalent
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and access to a working/reliable vehicle
Valid First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
Proficient computer skills and positive knowledge of Microsoft suite office programs
Experience:
Two to three years direct experience working in the Human Services Field – experience working with individuals experiencing disability would be preferred
Skills:
Strong interpersonal skills and a desire to work effectively with individuals with varying abilities, co-workers, and community partners.
Open-minded, creative, effective time management, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Some evening or weekend shifts may be required
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.