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
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
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
- 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
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
- Valid First Aid /CPR/AED Certification, or willingness to obtain within three months
- One year experience in related field
- 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
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
Not detected in the job text
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