Personal Suitability

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

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities Physically demanding

Transportation/Travel Information

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

Security and Safety

Bondable; Driver's validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Criminal record check

Target Audience

Persons who are blind/visually impaired; 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; Social service or charity agency

Weight Handling Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Additional Skills Housekeeping activities; Food preparation

Specific Skills

Resolve conflict situations; Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses; Implement behaviour management programs; 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 7 months to less than 1 year

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

First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate; Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Certificate; Behaviour management Certification; Developmental services worker¿(DSW)¿Training

Education College/CEGEP

Languages English