Social Recreation Support Worker

Duties and responsibilities:

At Partners in Mental Health and Well-Being, we aim to develop and facilitate a variety of recreational, support, and social
programming for youth and adults experiencing mental illness and/or struggling with their overall mental well being. We
aim to create opportunities for members of the community to develop social connections, participate in meaningful leisure
activities, develop new skills, and find a support network. Social Recreation Support Workers use their skill and talents to
faciliate programming in a safe and supportive environment.

Duties include:

• Facilitate Drop-In Centre programming, as scheduled and engage with individuals accessing services

• Organize and support community activities which may include volunteering opportunities and connections to other

service providers

• Assist when needed with the After Hours Group including transport/set up/supervision/clean-up

• Assist or facilitate when required support groups including virtual programming

• Work as part of a team which includes Social Recreation Support Workers, Peer Support Workers, casual staff

• Monitor and report any changes in client behaviour, suggestions for new programming and ways to enhance

overall service delivery to the supervisor

Qualifications:

Education:

• Diploma in a human services field

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence, must have access to a reliable vehicle that can be used for work and transporting

clients

• Valid First Aid /CPR/AED Certification

Experience:

• One year experience in related field

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills and proficient computer skills

• Open-minded, creative, effective time management, and problem solving skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Final Candidates are required to provide satisfactory criminal record checks including a vulnerable sector search.

When applying please include competition number 2021-88-PPR-04 in the subject line of all emails.

For position information Contact: Jamie Neal at 1-833-444-4126 toll free

Compensation:Pay Class 13 (range of $20.47 to $25.24 per hour) plus benefit package

Submitresume, cover letter, and references to:

Mail: Mary Baron, Executive Assistant
SaskAbilities - Yorkton Branch
PO Box 5011 YORKTON SK S3N 3Z4

Phone: 1-833-444-4126 toll freeFax: 306-782-7844

Email: careers@saskabilities.ca - please indicate position applied for in your email subject line and include all documentation in a

single attachment

For position-specific questions, please contact the above. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.