Work Term : PermanentWork Language : EnglishHours : 30 to 40 hours per weekEducation : College / CEGEPExperience : 1 year to less than 2 yearsWork setting
- Group home
- Urban area
- Work in employer's / client's home
- Various locations
Tasks
- Prepare reports or case histories
- Administrative and office activities
- Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
- Conduct social research
- Implement life skills workshops
- 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
- Establish registry of special needs support workers
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
- Assist clients / guests with special needs
- Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
Supervision
- 3-4 people
Target audience
- Aboriginal groups
- Culturally diverse groups
- Females
- Males
- Persons with an intellectual disability
- Persons with learning disabilities
- Persons with mental health disabilities
- Persons with physical disabilities
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Child Abuse Registry check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation / travel information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Judgement
- Client focus
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Team player
Health benefits
- Health care plan