Personal Suitability

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

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Physically demanding

Transportation/Travel Information Own vehicle; Valid driver's licence

Work Site Environment Non-smoking; Scent free

Security and Safety

Child welfare check; Driving record check (abstract); Criminal record check

Program Experience Behaviour disorders

Target Audience

Adolescents; Children; Persons who are deaf/hard of hearing; Persons with physical disabilities; Persons with mental health disabilities; Persons with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI); Persons with learning disabilities; Persons with an intellectual disability; Females; Males

Work Setting

Group home; Associations and non profit organizations

Weight Handling Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Area of Specialization Mental health; Forms and records

Additional Skills

Administrative and office activities; Participate in fundraising activities for charity or non-profit organizations; Housekeeping activities; Food preparation

Specific Skills

Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs; Provide suicide and crisis intervention; 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 2 years to less than 3 years

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

First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; 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 1 year to 2 yearsor equivalent experience

Languages English