Day Program Direct Support Professional

Sunshine Housing Inc. provides excellence in inclusive supports through residential, Day Programming and community supports within a nurturing environment. Our agency is a warm and friendly place to work, a place where you will have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships and help enhance the lives of the people we support.

Direct Support Professionals are accountable to provide high level of quality Person Centered Support. Support is personalized to meet each individual’s unique needs and foster self-determination, respect, and continuous growth. Our programs promote community inclusion and belonging through a vast number of recreational and social activities. If you believe that people of all abilities should be afforded dignity, respect, love and care, then this position is for you!

Day Program location is in Osler, Saskatchewan. Located 5 minutes north of Warman.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• 1. Develop, coordinate, promote and evaluate Day Program activities for people who experience a variety of disabilities.
• Ensure opportunity for a variety of person-centered activities.
• Assist with implementation of special events for all programs operated under Sunshine Housing Inc.
• Establish and maintain appropriate public relations in the community.
• Develop, recommend, and implement programming based on policies and procedures of Sunshine Housing Inc.
• Complete appropriate documentation and attendance of activities provided.
• Maintain supply of supplies for activities.
• Support individuals on a 1:1 basis or in small groups, to participate in community-based programs such as supported work, volunteer work, fitness and leisure, recreation activities, community events, etc.
• Offer guidance and support that will encourage independence and assist participants in achieving their personal goals.
• Provide feedback for Person-Centered Plans or other Support Plans for people supported by implemented, monitor plans and provide feedback.
• Daily documentation and specialized documentation as required by Sunshine Housing Inc.
• Provide transportation to and from community-based programs with company vehicles
• Administer and record use of prescribed medication as necessary.
• Provide personal care as needed.
• Attending required training and meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality of the people supported and Sunshine Housing Inc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Conditions:

• Work both indoors and outdoors
• Work within the homes and around community
• Work alone and/or in small groups
• Schedule may not always provide for a break
• Long period of standing and movement, ability to push wheelchairs
• Exposure to situations with people supported that may escalate to verbal/physical interaction
• PPE as required

The Applicants:
Applicants would qualify for this position through experience working with individuals who experience disability or related career experience such as Direct Support Professionals, Continuing Care Aid, Therapeutic Recreation Etc. - although this is not a requirement. Applicants must possess;

• good interpersonal skills, willing to learn and receive appropriate training.
• A valid Saskatchewan Class 5 driver’s license.
• Criminal record/vulnerable sector check.
• Must provide 3 references ( 2 professional and 1 personal) at the time of the interview.

Successful applicant will receive competitive wages, extensive orientation and training. Full benefits package including dental, health, paramedical and vision are available, which is currently paid by the employer.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $19.12-$21.42 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-02-05