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)

Work Location Information Urban area

Ability to Supervise 5-10 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities Work under pressure

Transportation/Travel Information Valid driver's licence

Security and Safety Medical exam; Criminal record check

Target Audience

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

Work Setting

Social service agency or group home; Group home; Social service or charity agency

Weight Handling Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Additional Skills

Administrative and office activities; Research techniques

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; 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 2 years to less than 3 years

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

CPR Certificate; Cultural Awareness Training; Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate; Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST); Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Certificate; Community disability studies Certificate; Mental health first aid Certificate; Behaviour management Certification; Developmental services worker¿(DSW)¿Training; Intensive behavioural intervention Certification; Understanding and managing aggressive behaviour (UMAB) course

Education College/CEGEP

Languages English