The Employment Support Professional provides services to people in a vocational setting. They assist with activities in a workplace environment and provides employment supports to people working at their jobs and in their community. The Employment Support Professional ensures that people who experience disabilities belong to communities in which their God-given gifts are valued and respected. They work in cooperation with their team and completes administrative duties as assigned. The Employment Support Professional seeks to promote Karis Disability Services Service Principles by enhancing relationships, promoting citizenship, valuing people’s gifts, recognizing self-determination, encouraging growth and development, and recognizing the need for holistic supports in a manner that considers each person’s intrinsic value.
the Employment Support Professional helps build communities of belonging in accordance to the core Values of Karis Disability Services, Valuing People, Fostering Belonging, Serving Others and Respecting Gifts. They respect and uphold the Values, Vision and Mission of Karis Disability Services, demonstrating the highest standards of courtesy, respect and integrity in their dealings with persons supported, other employees and both internal and external stakeholders.
Why Should You Apply?
- Flexible schedules and various locations
- Employee Assistance Plan, comprehensive benefits package
- Tuition reimbursement, career development and training opportunities
- Competitive wages
Requirements:
- Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check
- A Valid Sask. Full Class 5 or Sask. Novice 2 Driver's License and access to reliable transportation
- Satisfactory Driver's Abstract
Preferred:
- 3-6 Months Experience (volunteer or employment)
- Developmental Services Worker, Child and Youth Worker, or post-secondary education in a related field
Other Considerations:
- Industrial Work setting
- Loud environment
- Supervision of participants while they work on their preferred tasks based on their skills and interests
- Ensuring when persons supported are using equipment, they are being safe as well as having safe body mechanics
- Ability to multi-task
- Operating saws and other power tools considered an asset
- Wood working and carpentry experience considered an asset
- Mechanically inclined considered an asset
Next steps in our process:
- Submit your resume and cover letter to:
- A link will be sent to complete a short survey
- Personal link to a video interview within 48hrs, references requested
- Invitation to a realistic job preview and meeting with hiring manager
Karis Disability Services seeks to hire a workforce that represents the diversity of the communities where we serve. We are committed to promoting communities of belonging where Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour feel valued, respected, represented, and heard. We encourage applications from qualified candidates from members of groups with historical or current barriers to equity. We seek to provide accessibility through all stages of the hiring process for all applicants with disabilities consistent with our Accessibility Policies. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.
