community worker

Overview

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work Site Environment

• Child welfare
• Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Work Setting

• Group home

Responsibilities

• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Sign language
• Housekeeping activities
• Food preparation
• Resolve conflict situations
• Implement behaviour management programs
• Assist clients/guests with special needs

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Target Audience

• Adolescents
• Children
• Culturally diverse groups
• Elderly
• Families
• Females
• Males
• Persons who are deaf/hard of hearing
• Persons with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
• Persons with an intellectual disability
• Persons with learning disabilities
• Persons with mental health disabilities
• Persons with physical disabilities

Security and Safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Child welfare check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Weight Handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal Suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Values and ethics
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player
• Organized

Benefits

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available