Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Judgement

Type of Community or Social Service

Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance); Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder; Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Work Location Information Urban area

Ability to Supervise 11-15 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities Work under pressure; Physically demanding

Transportation/Travel Information

Vehicle supplied by employer; Valid driver's licence; Public transportation is available

Security and Safety

Child abuse registry check; Child welfare check; Driver's validity licence check; Criminal record check; Adult Abuse Registry

Target Audience

Culturally diverse groups; Persons with physical disabilities; Persons with mental health disabilities; Persons with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI); Persons with learning disabilities; Persons with an intellectual disability

Work Setting Group home

Weight Handling Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Additional Skills

Administrative and office activities; Research techniques; Housekeeping activities

Specific Skills

Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories; Implement life skills workshops; Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services; Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs; Conduct follow-up assessments; Provide suicide and crisis intervention; Resolve conflict situations; Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses; Implement behaviour management programs; Develop service intervention logic models and outcome measures; Assist clients/guests with special needs; Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients; Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate; Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST); Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Certificate; Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Certificate; Behaviour management Certification; Developmental services worker¿(DSW)¿Training; Food allergy and anaphylaxis training; Intensive behavioural intervention Certification; Understanding and managing aggressive behaviour (UMAB) course; Relationship development intervention (RDI) training

Education College/CEGEP

Languages English