Make an Impact
What you do matters! SARC Members support people experiencing intellectual disabilities in all aspects of their lives, and employees tailor these services according to the unique needs (developmental, behavioural, health, social) and life goals of each person. Working with people experiencing disabilities brings new and exciting challenges and rewards on a daily basis. You get to be a part of celebrating everyday accomplishments and major milestones in the lives of the people you support.
Join us in helping people experiencing intellectual disabilities to reach their full potential.
Check out the most recent SARC Awards recipients for inspiration.
Total Compensation and Rewards
SARC Members offer competitive wages, pension, and benefits packages. A variety of shifts exist for flexible scheduling and great work/life balance. You’ll find SARC Members value supportive and fun working environments where you can truly bring your passions to work – and that is priceless!
Earn While You Learn
Disability Service Professionals require a variety of skills to support people experiencing intellectual disabilities to live healthy, safe, and meaningful lives, including personal care, healthcare supports, and mobility assistance. While these skills can be learned through post-secondary education, employees can also earn while they learn through on-the-job training programs.
Visit SARC Learning Central to learn more about training programs and events, including SARC’s COMPASS Training Package, a collection of training programs available to employees of SARC Member organizations at no cost, making it even easier to get the training you need for success in the Disability Service sector.
Career Pathways
There are a variety of training opportunities, workshops, and conferences that are available to you to support your career progression in the field of disability services. When you learn and grow in your career and network with your peers, you will quickly realize that you are part of something great!
SARC Members have a number of career paths in service delivery, supervision, administration, and leadership. The Disability Service sector is full of examples of career advancement and lateral movement to different areas of service delivery.
You May be a Good Fit if You:
It is one of the best jobs you will ever do and you will grow a very strong passion for it.
Jaryn Desjarlais
Redvers Activity Centre Inc.So, whenever someone says, you know, find something you love and call it work, the individuals I work with, that would be them.
Megan Ellison
Redvers Activity Centre Inc.There’s always something new. It’s never the same day, but it’s always rewarding.
Taylor Birkenshaw
Citizens All AssociationAfter completing my support time each evening, I often return home with a heart full of love. This is made possible by the joyful living environment that individuals have at their group home. I don’t go there to work; I go to share in the joy of living a fulfilling life and to learn from them how to live a happy life.
Anne Le
Direct Support Worker (DSW/DSP) Clare Parker HomesI would say that it is a very rewarding experience. It’s taught me a lot of patience. It’s taught me a lot of understanding, thinking outside of the box and, you know, things aren’t always black and white. Sometimes, you know, there can be other ways of doing things that are just as successful.
Kevin Lupanko
Clare Parker HomesI have been working in the disability sector now for a little over 5 years now and I absolutely love the work I do, the people I work with and most importantly the lovely individuals I care for. I have always had a passion to help people and make a difference in the lives of those who need it. This career fulfils that passion and at the end of the day, helps me to feel as though I make a difference. I enjoy helping make others lives enjoyable and through my career at Clare Parker, I have been able to form some incredible relationships and make memories that will last forever.
Michelle Hillman
Direct Support Worker (DSW/DSP) Clare Parker HomesI have learned, honestly, honestly, to be a better version of myself even. The career is not just a job. It’s something that opens you up to other possibilities.
Joyce Illah
Clare Parker HomesEach day is an incredible new adventure as I have the privilege to both support and witness firsthand the goals and dreams achieved by the people we support. Working within the disability sector has provided me a sense of purpose, as well as opportunity for growth, both personally and professionally. I value the community within the sector, rooted in inclusion, kindness, dreams, and respect. I look forward to many more opportunities within this career.
Eryka Chamberlain
Activity & Training Department Supervisor Mallard Diversified Services Inc.I have done a number of different jobs. Nothing gives me quite the same amount of purpose.
Christina Guenter
Valley Action AbilitiesI mean, if I can help one person everyday, I’ve done a good job.
Audrey Schrader
Mackenzie Society Ventures Inc.The rewards of my career are immeasurable. I love getting to work closely with the participants each day, and learn something new every day. Working in the Disability Service Sector brings me joy and building genuine connections and friendships is incredibly rewarding. Seeing their growth and witnessing their unique abilities shining is priceless. This sector is vital in all communities across Saskatchewan because it promotes inclusivity and ensures that individuals experiencing intellectual disabilities have access to support and resources they need to thrive. By providing specialized services, advocacy and opportunities for skill development, this sector empowers individuals to lead fulfilling lives and actively contribute to their communities.”
Paige Fink
Executive Director Gravelbourg Bon Ami, Inc.They say “you’ll never work a day in your life if you’re doing something you love.” 17 years of doing the one thing I am most passionate about has to be the best feeling and I couldn’t imagine doing anything else. I love being able to help others achieve their goals and learn new things all while building connections and positive meaningful relationships.
Kiara Hiebert
Team Lead Light of the PrairiesI like making a difference; knowing that I make a difference in their lives.
Marlene Pollard
Wheatland Regional Centre Inc.Being a PCSW is such a rewarding career seeing the people I support smile lets me know that I have made a positive difference in their lives and that is such a great feeling!
Lana Kincaid
Personal Care Support Worker (PCSW) Diversified Services Moose JawIt is the best job I’ve ever had.
Trisha Toms
Redvers Activity Centre Inc.A lot of people think that it isn’t for them, I say just give it a try.
Cindy Cerniuk
Wheatland Regional Centre Inc.Job Summaries
The following are some of the types of positions that may be available at a SARC Member organization.
Assists and supports people, according to their documented person-centred plans, to make and act on choices in their life with a focus on maximizing independence and quality of life. Supports could include personal care, accessing health and community services, accessing social/recreational/volunteer activities, and life skills development. Supports vary depending on each individual’s specific needs and goals and range from living independently and working in the community, to 24/7 support for those with complex behavioural and medical needs. Direct Support Professionals work in a variety of settings, including in a person’s home and the places where the person being supported chooses to spend their time – the workplace is the community!
Supports people experiencing disability to prepare for, obtain or maintain employment. Assists with pre-employment skills, career planning, job search, and transitioning to the workplace. Builds connections with employers with a view to identifying or developing potential job opportunities. Works with both the employer and employee to support the employment relationship (i.e., acting as a liaison or providing job coaching) until natural supports are established in the workplace.
Oversees the support provided to people who receive services from the organization. Supervises, coaches and supports assigned Direct Support Professionals. Responsible for scheduling and time keeping for a particular group(s) of staff. Monitors to ensure that the goals and objectives of people being supported are being addressed, and assists Direct Support Professionals in their duties.
Works with people and their support networks to develop, implement, and evaluate person-centred plans designed to maximize their independence and quality of life. Ensures person-centred plans address life goals as well as developmental, behavioural, health, and social needs. Facilitates discussion with community partners related to accessing resources and support strategies within the community as may be necessary. Provides training on service delivery to Direct Support Professionals and Team Leaders and acts as a resource, particularly in the area of positive behaviour supports. May have supervisory duties.
Performs administrative and clerical functions for the organization. Duties could include: reception, word processing, data entry, maintenance of filing systems, meeting scheduling, and inventory/supplies ordering. May perform certain accounting functions to prepare financial information (i.e. financial statements, budgets). May perform certain human resource functions (i.e. employee payroll and benefits).
Provides input into the organization’s strategic agenda and holds a leadership responsibility for a segment of the organization’s services or programs. This could include financial responsibilities, human resources, and service delivery responsibilities. This position may be second in command and may be used as part of the succession planning strategy for the Executive Director.
Holds overall responsibility for all aspects of the organization’s operations, including service delivery, human resources, finances, facilities, public relations, and government/funder relations. Is accountable for the organization’s relationships with people supported by the organization and their networks, employees, suppliers, community partners, funders, etc. Is responsible for the successful leadership, management, and implementation of the strategic goals and objectives of the organization according to Board direction.