group home worker

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Work setting

• Group home

Tasks

• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Resolve conflict situations
• Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
• Implement behaviour management programs
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
• Assist clients / guests with special needs
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Developmental services worker (DSW) Training
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Target audience

• Persons with an intellectual disability
• Persons with mental health disabilities
• Persons with physical disabilities

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office

Area of work experience

• Community service organization

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Values and ethics
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Wellness program