group home worker

Developmental Disabilities Association
Vancouver, BC, CA
$28,25 an hour
Permanent
Part-time
  • Work Term : Permanent
  • Work Language : English
  • Hours : 15 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 setting

Group home

Tasks

  • Prepare reports or case histories
  • Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
  • Perform administrative tasks
  • Implement life skills workshops
  • Liaise with the inmates' families and contacts in the community
  • 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
  • Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
  • Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
  • Assist clients / guests with special needs
  • Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

  • Developmental services worker (DSW) Training
  • Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR Certificate

Target audience

  • Persons with an intellectual disability
  • Persons with mental health disabilities
  • Persons with physical disabilities

Computer and technology knowledge

MS Office

Area of work experience

Community service organization

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / travel information

Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Ability to work independently
  • Work under pressure

Weight handling

Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Judgement
  • Values and ethics
  • Client focus
  • Excellent written communication
  • Initiative
  • 30+ days ago
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