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Community Living Service Delivery (CLSD), Crisis and Respite Services Unit supports individuals with intellectual disabilities delivering assessment and stabilization services. McCallum Group Home in Saskatoon requires caring, compassionate, empathetic, and enthusiastic candidates for the role of Community Residential Worker. You will work directly with people, supporting them to live their life to the fullest with a focus on creating positive, engaging experiences.

Providing direct support to individuals, focusing on their holistic well-being, guided by their unique needs and preferences, is vital. A key component in this role is the implementation of individualized and least restrictive behavior support strategies. During times of behavioural escalations, a calm approach while assessing and evaluating the situation for any immediate risks to the individual or others is necessary for successful outcomes. Effective communication is essential: using clear and simple language, active listening, and avoiding confrontation. You will apply de-escalation techniques, maintaining a neutral demeanor, offering choices to give the individual a sense of self-determination, and may use distraction to redirect their focus.

Typically, the level of knowledge and skills for this position is obtained through 2-3 years post-secondary education in a related human service field, such as Disability Support Worker, Psychology, or Social Work, and/or gained through related experience working in a therapeutic capacity with people with intellectual disabilities who may display complex and challenging behaviours.

This is a shift work position in a program that provides person-centred care 24 hours/day; 7 days/week. The length of shifts is 8 hours. The successful candidate must be legally eligible to operate a vehicle supplied by the Ministry.