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Social Recreation Support Worker

  • Yorkton, SK, Canada

Compensation: Pay Class 13 (range of $24.02 to $29.65 per hour) plus benefit package · Part-time

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Compensation: Pay Class 13 (range of $24.02 to $29.65 per hour) plus benefit package
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Original job description

Competition #: 2026-124-PPR-04

Position: Social Recreation Support Worker Yorkton Branch – Partners in Mental Health

& Well-Being

Employment type: Permanent Part-time .5FTE Working Hours: Wednesday to Friday / 9 am to 3 pm

  • May include some evening and weekend hours

Closing date: November 8, 2026

Duties And Responsibilities

At Partners in Mental Health and Well-Being, we aim to develop and facilitate a variety of recreational, support, and social programming for youth and adults experiencing mental illness and/or struggling with their overall mental well-being. We strive to create opportunities for members of the community to develop social connections, participate in meaningful leisure activities, develop new skills, and find a support network. Social Recreation Support Workers use their skill and talents to facilitate programming in a safe and supportive environment.

Duties Include

  • Facilitate Drop-In Centre programming, as scheduled and engage with individuals accessing services
  • Organize and support community activities which may include volunteering opportunities and connections to other

service providers

  • Assist when needed with the After Hours Group including transport/set up/supervision/clean-up
  • Assist or facilitate support groups when required
  • Work as part of a team which includes Social Recreation Support Workers, Peer Support Workers, casual staff
  • Monitor and report any changes in client behaviour, suggestions for new programming and ways to enhance

overall service delivery to the supervisor

Qualifications

Education:

  • Diploma in the Human Services field or related experience
  • Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence, must have access to a reliable vehicle that can be used for work and transporting

clients

  • Valid First Aid /CPR/AED Certification, or willingness to obtain within three months

Experience

  • One year experience in related field

Skills

  • Strong interpersonal skills and proficient computer skills
  • Open-minded, creative, effective time management, and problem solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Final Candidates are required to provide satisfactory criminal record checks including a vulnerable sector search.

When applying please include competition number 2026-124-PPR-04 in the subject line of all emails.

For position information Contact: Jamie Neal at 1-833-444-4126 toll free

Compensation: Pay Class 13 (range of $24.02 to $29.65 per hour) plus benefit package

Submit Resume, Cover Letter, And References To

Email: careers@saskabilities.ca

Mail: Mary Baron, Executive Assistant

SaskAbilities – Yorkton Branch

PO Box 5011 YORKTON SK S3N 3Z4

Phone: 1-833-444-4126 toll free Fax: 306-782-7844

For position-specific questions, please contact the above. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

SaskAbilities is an inclusive organization, welcoming individuals of all abilities. We believe in workplace diversity and we do not discriminate in our employee selection. Race, colour, disability, religion, gender, national origin or sexual orientation does not play a role in our hiring decisions
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Responsibilities

Facilitate drop-in, recreational, social, and support programming for people experiencing mental illness or challenges with mental well-being. Organize community activities, assist with after-hours groups and support groups, collaborate with the team, and report client behaviour changes and service improvement ideas.

Requirements

Applicants need a diploma in Human Services or related experience, a valid Class 5 driver's licence, and access to a reliable vehicle for work and client transportation. They must have valid First Aid/CPR/AED certification or be willing to obtain it within three months; one year of related experience and satisfactory criminal record and vulnerable sector checks are also required.

Skills

  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Computer Skills
  • Open-Mindedness
  • Creativity
  • Time Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Program Facilitation
  • Community Engagement
  • Teamwork
  • Independent Work
  • Client Behaviour Monitoring
  • Communication

Benefits

  • Benefits Package

Visa sponsorship

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Hiring contact

Jamie Neal

Categories

  • Social Services
  • Healthcare
  • Sports & Recreation

Keywords

  • Human Services
  • Mental Health
  • Mental Well-Being
  • Social Recreation
  • Drop-In Centre
  • Recreational Programming
  • Support Programming
  • Social Programming
  • Community Activities
  • Volunteering
  • Service Provider Connections
  • After-Hours Group
  • Support Groups
  • Peer Support
  • Class 5 Driver's Licence
  • Reliable Vehicle
  • First Aid
  • CPR
  • AED
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Vulnerable Sector Search
  • Client Transportation
  • Program Facilitation

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