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The Community Mentor reports directly to the Supportive Independent Living Plan (SILP) Manager.Please note this is a Permanent Full Time position. This is a community based position responsible for educating clients in learning and maintaining independent living skills in accordance with their Person Centered Plan.
Hours of work: Hours of work are flexible, some early evenings and weekends are required.
Required Qualifications:
-Clear current Criminal Record Check including Vulnerable Sector Search to be provided at time of interview and upon request
-Able to work independently, make sound judgments and possess effective coping skills
-Able to build rapport and positive relationships with a broad population of clients
-Able to allow clients to learn by supporting dignity
-Knowledge and practical understanding of support practices for individuals with intellectual disabilities
-Adaptable and able to recognize clients' changing support needs
-Excellent oral, written, interpersonal and crisis management skills
-Able to use a computer efficiently
-Disability Support Worker Certificate, BA or BSW degree or related education or equivalent training/experience
-Experience developing programs for individuals with disabilities that support/foster independence
-Valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver's License
-Reliable transportation
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Health Care Aid Certificate
- Personal Support Worker Certificate
Specific Skills
- Teach homemaking or life skills
Type of Clientele
- Persons with an intellectual disability
- Persons with a disability
Work Location Information
- Various locations
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driving record check (abstract)
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