community rehabilitation worker

Education

• College / CEGEP

Work 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

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Health benefits

• Health care plan