EmploymentWorks Mentor – Saskatoon

Compensation Pay Class 14 (range of $26.21 to $32.44 per hour)

The Mentor provides support to participants of Partners in Employment programs through the development and implementation of person-centered plans that address employment barriers.

Duties include:

• Developing and implementing person centered plans – focusing on employability skills development
• Providing employment skill development to the participants to assist with community employment
• Providing onsite mentoring to participants employed in the community
• Monitoring the progress of participants
• Identifying areas and strategies where accommodations are required for each participant and implementing individualized plans (including analyzing job duties and implementing various strategies)
• Facilitating education with others to ensure appropriate communication and support for the participant
• Assisting individuals with self-management skills and encouraging independent action
• Providing assistance to participants in accordance with their personal program plan including behavioral support strategies as needed
• May be required to transport participants to various activities
• Collaborate with Supervisor to ensure targets and objectives for each participant are being met

• Disability Support Worker/Rehabilitation Worker Certificate or equivalent

• Two to three years direct experience working in the Human Services Field – experience working with individuals experiencing disability would be preferred

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to express and formulate written and verbal ideas and information in a clear, concise manner
• Knowledge of community resources
• Driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle

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

Sask Abilities 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.