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Summer Student JobWeyburn Wor-Kin Shop Corp. is a non profit organization funded by the Ministry of Social Services, Community Living Division.
Our Vision is to provide an environment in which citizens experiencing the impact of intellectual disabilities can achieve their ideal quality of life.
Our employees enjoy a relaxed and flexible work environment with opportunities for development and a real opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people we work with.
You will work directly with our program participants in the centre, in the community and at other businesses to:
- Provide job coaching and employment skills in a variety of settings and environments
- Assist individuals to learn and grow, meeting their goals and dreams
- Follow program plans, consistent approaches and creative strategies
- Foster a relationship of trust, communication and understanding
- Encourage community understanding and inclusion
Our Day Program has openings for several summer students working Monday to Friday. No evenings or weekends.
You are
- A student who was enrolled full time in the past year, and who will be returning to full time studies in September. (Mandatory Requirement)
- An enthusiastic and community-oriented person who is passionate about helping people of all abilities to thrive in our community
- Someone who treats all people with dignity and respect
- Adaptable to a changing work environment
- Someone who enjoys being physically active
Does This Sound like the Workplace You Are Looking For?
Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter outlining how they meet the specific requirements of the position. No phone calls please.
As required by the Ministry of Social Services, successful applicants will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check with vulnerable persons check as a condition of employment.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
Additional Skills
- Administrative and office activities
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation
Type of Community or Social Service
- Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Work Setting
- Social service agency
Ability to Supervise
- Working groups
- Staff in various areas of responsibility
- 1-2 people
- 11-15 people
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
Security and Safety
- Basic security clearance
- Enhanced reliability security clearance
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Confidential security clearance
Target Groups or Clients
- Persons who are deaf/hard of hearing
- Persons with intellectual disabilities
- Persons with physical disabilities
- Persons with mental health disabilities
- Persons with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Persons with learning disabilities
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