Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Client focus; Judgement

Type of Community or Social Service

Early intervention programming for at-risk youth; Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder; Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Work Location Information

Work in employer's/client's home; Various locations

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Valid driver's licence; Public transportation is available

Security and Safety

Driving record check (abstract); Criminal record check

Target Audience

Adolescents; Elderly; Persons who are deaf/hard of hearing; 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; 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; Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Experience Will train

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.) First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Languages English