rehabilitation worker - social services

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
• Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
• Services for the homeless

Work setting

• Group home
• Shelter for the homeless

Tasks

• Prepare reports or case histories
• Administrative and office activities
• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Conduct follow-up assessments
• Housekeeping activities
• Food preparation
• Provide suicide and crisis intervention
• Resolve conflict situations
• Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
• Implement behaviour management programs
• Conduct individual and group counselling sessions
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
• Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
• Assist clients / guests with special needs
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people
• 3-4 people
• 5-10 people
• 11-15 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
• Mental health first aid Certificate
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
• Medication Administration Certificate
• Pharmacology Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Target audience

• Females
• Males
• Persons with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
• Persons with an intellectual disability
• Persons with learning disabilities
• Persons with mental health disabilities
• Street population

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?

Experience

• Will train