Work Term : PermanentWork Language : EnglishHours : 40 hours per weekEducation : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 yearExperience : Will trainor equivalent experienceWork site environment
- Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
- Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
Work setting
- Community agency
- Various locations
Tasks
- Prepare reports or case histories
- Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
- Perform administrative tasks
- Implement life skills workshops
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation
- Provide suicide and crisis intervention
- 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
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
- Cultural Awareness Training
- Medication Administration Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
- Food Safety Certificate
Target audience
- Persons with an intellectual disability
- Persons with mental health disabilities
- Persons with physical disabilities
Computer and technology knowledge
- Electronic mail
- MS Office
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation / travel information
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to work independently
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
Weight handling
- Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Values and ethics
- Client focus
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Team player
- Organized
Screening questions
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Mileage paid
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
- Learning / training paid by employer
- Other benefits
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
- Travel insurance
- Wellness program