- 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