At a Glance
- Tasks: Support participants in overcoming employment barriers and develop personalized plans.
- Company: SaskAbilities, a diverse and inclusive organization.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, supportive work environment, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Join a team that values diversity and promotes inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your mentoring skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in human services and strong interpersonal skills required.
The predicted salary is between 32.44 - 32.44 $ per hour.
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.
- 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 clear, 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.
EmploymentWorks Mentor – Saskatoon employer: SaskAbilities
SaskAbilities offers a supportive work environment focused on helping individuals facing mental health and addiction challenges. Employees have the opportunity to engage in meaningful work that fosters personal growth and community connection. The organization emphasizes professional development through person-centered planning and mentorship roles.
