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 Autism Spectrum Disorder; Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Work Location Information Various locations

Ability to Supervise

Working groups; Committees; Staff in various areas of responsibility; 3-4 people; 5-10 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Physically demanding

Transportation/Travel Information

Own vehicle; Valid driver's licence; Travel expenses paid by employer; Public transportation is not available

Security and Safety

Driver's validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Criminal record check; Adult Abuse Registry

Target Audience

Culturally diverse groups; Street population; 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 Social service or charity agency

Weight Handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Additional Skills

Administrative and office activities; Supervise staff or team; Research techniques; Housekeeping activities; Food preparation

Specific Skills

Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories; Implement life skills workshops; Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services; Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs; Conduct follow-up assessments; Provide suicide and crisis intervention; Resolve conflict situations; 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; Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community; 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 Experience an asset

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); Community disability studies Certificate; Mandt System training; Mental health first aid Certificate; Developmental services worker¿(DSW)¿Training; Understanding and managing aggressive behaviour (UMAB) course

Education College/CEGEPor equivalent experience

Languages English