Employment Support Professional

Karis Disability Services•Waldheim, SK

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check
A valid Sask. Full Class 5 or a Sask. Novice 2 drivers license and access to reliable transportation
Satisfactory Driver's Abstract

Nice To Haves

3-6 Months Experience (volunteer or employment)
Developmental Services Worker, Child and Youth Worker, or post-secondary education in a related field
Operating saws and other power tools
Wood working and carpentry experience
Mechanically inclined

Responsibilities

Assist with activities in a workplace environment
Provide employment supports to people working at their jobs and in their community
Ensure that people who experience disabilities belong to communities in which their God-given gifts are valued and respected
Work in cooperation with their team
Complete administrative duties as assigned
Assist with activities of daily living
Work collaboratively with families, advocates, friends, and community partners in order to promote full citizenship and enhance relationships
Recognize people’s right to self-determination
Value unique gifts while encouraging continuous growth and development
Supervise participants while they work on their preferred tasks based on their skills and interests
Ensure when persons supported are using equipment, they are being safe as well as having safe body mechanics