Personal Suitability

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

Type of Community or Social Service Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Work Location Information Work in employer's/client's home; Urban area

Ability to Supervise 3-4 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Physically demanding

Transportation/Travel Information Own transportation; Own vehicle

Security and Safety

Medical exam; Criminal record check; Adult Abuse Registry

Target Audience

Developmentally delayed; Persons who are blind/visually impaired; Persons with physical disabilities; Persons with mental health disabilities; Persons with learning disabilities; Persons with an intellectual disability; Females; Males

Work Setting

Group home; Residential/client's home; Social service or charity agency

Weight Handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Additional Skills

Research techniques; Housekeeping activities; Food preparation

Specific Skills

Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services; 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; Conduct individual and group counselling sessions; Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research; Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment 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; Medication Administration Certificate; Pharmacology Certificate; Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate; Community disability studies Certificate; Behaviour management Certification; Developmental services worker¿(DSW)¿Training

Education College/CEGEP

Languages English