Personal Suitability

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

Type of Community or Social Service

Education or training; Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders); Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance); Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Work Location Information Urban area

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure

Transportation/Travel Information

Vehicle supplied by employer; Valid driver's licence

Security and Safety Criminal record check; Basic security clearance

Target Audience Persons with mental health disabilities

Work Setting Group home

Weight Handling Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Additional Skills

Administrative and office activities; Housekeeping activities; Food preparation

Specific Skills

Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories; Implement life skills workshops; 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; Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research; Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs; Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff; 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 2 years to less than 3 years

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

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

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 yearor equivalent experience

Languages English