Job Order Detail

Description

CORE FUNCTIONS: To assist and provide support to adults experiencing intellectual disabilities in the day program. Understands and agrees with the acts according to the principles, values and mandate of Harvest Community Inc.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.    To be a role model in the workplace.
2.    To support, and work alongside Day Program Participants performing activities in the day program and farm site (light industrial production, life skills, and recreation).
3.    Responsible for participating in and overseeing the cleaning of the day program space.
4.    To support and assist in any programming as required in consultation with Program Manager. This includes but is not limited to group outings, supporting participants with coping skills and problem solving, and supervising exercise breaks.
5.    To provide personal care as needed.
6.    To communicate effectively with other staff.
7.    To support wiping rag operation by cutting, sorting, checking, weighing, and boxing textiles.
8.    To ensure that the daily production is high quality and to industry standards.
9.    To support pin flag production and other light assembly production taking place in the day program, shop and farm activities as required/or as directed.
10.    To express any concerns regarding program participants to the Program Manager or Program Assistant.
11.    To support the Horticultural and Special Projects supervisor in yard and greenhouse care & maintenance.
12.    To attend training seminars as directed.
13.    To operate farm equipment and vehicles including lawn mower, weed whippers, pick-up truck, gators, etc.
14.    Other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:
    Current First Aid and CPR.
    Must have a valid Saskatchewan Driver's license and reliable vehicle or carpool plan for transportation to and from the farm
    Demonstrates a good work ethic and job appreciation

*Applicants considered for this position will be require to provide a Police Record Check with Vulnerability Sector Check.