Posted 8 days ago
Social Recreation Support Worker, Yorkton
@ SaskAbilities
Yorkton, Saskatchewan
Overview
SaskAbilities is hiring a part-time Social Recreation Support Worker in Yorkton to run recreational, support and social programming for youth and adults experiencing mental illness. The work includes facilitating Drop-In Centre programming, organizing community activities and supporting groups, including virtual sessions. Candidates need a Class 5 licence with a reliable vehicle, and a criminal record check with a vulnerable sector search is required.
Responsibilities:
- Facilitate drop-in centre programming and engage with individuals
- Organize and support community activities and volunteer opportunities
- Assist with the After Hours Group including transport, set-up and supervision
- Facilitate or assist support groups, including virtual programming
- Monitor and report changes in client behaviour to the supervisor
Requirements summary:
- Diploma in human services or related experience
- One year of experience in a related field
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence and reliable vehicle
- Valid First Aid/CPR/AED certification or willingness to obtain within three months
- Strong interpersonal and computer skills
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Source and dates
Job-board feed · saskjobs
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-30
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Schedule | evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | First Aid, CPR, AED |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Human Services |
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SaskAbilities
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 5 |
Description
When applying please include competition number 2026-124-PPR-04 in the subject line of email.
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.
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 service providers
- Assist when needed with the After Hours Group including transport/set up/supervision/clean-up
- Assist or facilitate when required support groups including virtual programming
- 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 overall service delivery to the supervisor
Qualifications:
Education:
- Diploma in the Human Services field or related experience
- Valid Class 5 Drivers Licence, must have access to a reliable vehicle that can be used for work and transporting clients
- Valid First Aid /CPR/AED Certification, or willingness to obtain within three months
Experience:
- One year experience in related field
Skills:
- 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
Final Candidates are required to provide satisfactory criminal record checks including a vulnerable sector search
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