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Under the direction of the Supervisor, the Enhanced Support Worker is responsible for planning and implementing an in-house and community activity access program that fulfills and enriches the social, intellectual, cultural, spiritual, physical, educational and emotional needs of the client.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1) Scheduling regular activities and events.
2)Providing the opportunity for one-on-one activities for individual client.
3)Researching community resources to provide client with the opportunity to explore and participate in new activities.
4)Maintaining an up-to-date community accessibility resource file and information on current and forthcoming activities and events.
5)Ensuring all clients' professional and household related appointments are scheduled and attended as required.
Qualifications and Employment Criteria:
- One-year minimum related education, training, or experience with individuals with cognitive and/or physical challenges in a community residential setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Possess a valid Saskatchewan driver's license
- Up-to-date First Aid & CPR Certificate
Personal Attributes, Skills and Abilities:
-Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
-Ability to interact effectively with clients.
-Ability to work effectively with others.
-Ability to work independently.
-Ability to use good judgement.
-Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
-Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
*Criminal Record Check must be provided*
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
Work Setting
- Group home
Ability to Supervise
- 1-2 people
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driving record check (abstract)
Target Groups or Clients
- Persons with intellectual disabilities
- Persons with physical disabilities