- Work Term : Permanent
- Work Language : English
- Hours : 40 hours per week
- Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience : 1 year to less than 2 years
Work site environment
- Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
- Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Work setting
- Group home
- Work in employer's / client's home
- Rural area
- Community centre
- Private residence
Tasks
- Administrative and office activities
- Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
- Resolve conflict situations
- Implement behaviour management programs
- 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
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Mandt System training
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
Target audience
- Culturally diverse groups
- Females
- Males
Security and safety
Criminal record check
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Judgement
- Client focus
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Team player
Screening questions
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
Financial benefits
- As per collective agreement
- Group insurance benefits
Long term benefits
Long-term care insurance
Other benefits
- Other benefits
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