Personal Suitability

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

Administrative and Coordination Skills Schedule staff

Work Location Information Various locations

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Physically demanding

Transportation/Travel Information

Own vehicle; Valid driver's licence; Public transportation is not available

Work Site Environment Non-smoking; Scent free

Security and Safety

Child welfare check; Driving record check (abstract); Criminal record check

Program Experience Behaviour disorders

Target Audience

Adolescents; Families; Children; Persons with physical disabilities; Persons with mental health disabilities; Persons with learning disabilities; Persons with an intellectual disability; Females; Males

Type of Treatment Experience Behaviour modification or behavioural therapy

Work Setting Group home; Social service or charity agency

Weight Handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Additional Skills

Administrative and office activities; Schedule and confirm appointments; Manage finances or budget; Ensure accuracy of completed time sheets, payroll and other summaries; Research techniques; Housekeeping activities; Food preparation

Specific Skills

Transport patients to hospital or other medical facility for further medical care; Plan programs of assistance for clients; Plan and manage budgets; Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories; 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; Establish registry of special needs support workers; Develop service intervention logic models and outcome measures; Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research; Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff; Provide supportive counselling and life skills programming; Assist clients/guests with special needs; Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients; Schedule activities, keep logs, maintain records and prepare reports; Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Experience 3 years to less than 5 years

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

First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; Medication Administration Certificate; Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate; Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST); Mandt System training; Mental health first aid Certificate

Education

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

Languages English