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| Competition #: | 2025-28-TPR-04 |
| Closing Date | March 23, 2025 |
| Employment Type: | Temporary, Part-time to August 18, 2026. (.8FTE) |
| Location | Yorkton Branch, Partners in Mental Health and Well-being |
| Compensation | Pay Class 15 (range $28.19 to $35.03 per hour) |
When applying please include competition number 2025-28-TPR-04 in the email subject line.
Duties and responsibilities:
Partners in Mental Health and Well-being is looking to expand their team. We are looking for a skilled individual to offer programming and services at the Mental Health Drop-In Centre and for the YOR Wellness Program. Our Mental Health Drop-In Centre (MHDIC) offers individuals experiencing mental illness or barriers a common location to spend time, and offers life skills, volunteer placements, and social and recreational opportunities. The YOR (Youth Outreach and Respite) Wellness Program offers individualized outreach support to youth ages 12-22 who are experiencing mental health barriers.
Duties include:
- Produces a monthly schedule of activities for the MHDIC; including community based activities, volunteer placements, life skills, social and recreational opportunities
- Produce a monthly schedule for The After Hours Group (TAG) and organizes each event
- Provide 1:1 support for youth as it relates to their mental health goals with the purpose of providing caregiver relief
- Provide group programming for youth as appropriate that focuses on social and leisure opportunities
- Work collaboratively with Mental Health Senior Supervisor to connect youth with appropriate community resources
- Supports clients to address problems/issues and find solutions and set their own goals
- Builds, maintains, and coordinates with community services and agencies for in-house programming
- In consultation with Mental Health Senior Supervisor, purchases supplies and materials for office, kitchen programming etc.
- Responsible for developing educational material for all clients, that target identified goals and trending topics
- Promote and facilitate educational group sessions for caregivers and youth/young adults
- Responsible for recruiting participants from internal and external programs/agencies
- Complete administrative duties and required documentation
- Required to collect and maintain statistics to retain/secure funding; responsible for meeting key outcomes and objectives
- Responsible for meeting key outcomes and objectives as outlined in program work plan
Qualifications:
Education:
- Diploma/certificate in the Human Services field
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence and access to a working/reliable vehicle
- Valid First Aid/CPR/AED Certification or willingness to obtain within three months
Experience:
- 5 years relevant experience in the disability sector
Skills:
- Knowledge of and ability to work with individuals with multiple barriers, disabilities, challenging behaviours, and mental health issues while working independently and with the team; effective time management and problem solving skills
- Proficient computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft programs/social media platforms; with good organizational skills
Final Candidates are required to provide satisfactory criminal record checks including a vulnerable sector search.
Submit resume, cover letter and references to:
Mail: Mary Baron, Executive Assistant
SaskAbilities – Yorkton Branch
PO Box 5011
Yorkton, SK S3N 3Z4
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.