Languages English

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

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

First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; Cultural Awareness Training; Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate; Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Certificate; Mental health first aid Certificate; Behaviour management Certification; Developmental services worker¿(DSW)¿Training; Understanding and managing aggressive behaviour (UMAB) course

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

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; 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; Develop service intervention logic models and outcome measures; Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research; Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs; Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients; Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Additional Skills

Administrative and office activities; Housekeeping activities

Weight Handling Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Work Setting Group home

Target Audience

Culturally diverse groups; Persons with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI); Persons with learning disabilities; Persons with an intellectual disability; Males

Security and Safety Medical exam; Criminal record check

Transportation/Travel Information Valid driver's licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities Work under pressure

Work Location Information Urban area

Type of Community or Social Service

Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)

Personal Suitability

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