Seasonal Social Services Planner Regina

The Seasonal Social Services Planner plans, coordinates, builds partnerships, and assesses activities that meet the needs and interests of the people who use our services recognizing and encouraging self-determination through various networking, recreational, and community functions. Recognizing people’s right to self-determination and valuing their unique gifts while encouraging continuous growth and development is only a part of what makes this a rewarding career.

Requirements

• Funded through Service Canada, the successful applicant will work 32 hours a week for 16 weeks, varying shifts.
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check
• Access to reliable transportation

Preferred

• 0-3 months experience. If this job is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program, the person must meet the eligibility criteria of the program
• Current enrollment or graduation from a related field of study including: recreation and Community Development or Developmental Social Services Worker.

Job Duties

• Research, Planning, and Coordination
• Provide a plan of activities in support of the needs and interests of the person using our services, including but not limited to: Indoor and outdoor activities, social groups, educational, spiritual programs, creative, exercise, employment, volunteer, and community integration programs.
• Coordinate and participate in meetings with people to assess the success of their community involvement.
• Develop and maintain relationships with people, identifying assets and gifts in the person and taking direction from them as to how they would like to connect and participate in the community.
• Research, develop, and communicate a monthly calendar of community events that people who use our services can participate in within their community.
• Research, catalogue, and share community opportunities.
• Search for and promote various ways people can share their gifts within their community.
• Support individuals to pursue meaningful educational, volunteer, and/or employment opportunities.
• Facilitate and attend meetings (virtual/in-person), including documentation of meeting minutes.
• Promote full citizenship and self-determination.

Requirements

• of the Canada Summer Jobs Program for this position:
• The candidate will work 32 hours a week for approximately 8-16 weeks.
• Be between the ages of 18-30 at the start of employment.
• Be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act

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.