Personal Suitability

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

Type of Community or Social Service

Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders); Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Ability to Supervise 1 to 2 people; 3-4 people; 5-10 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Physically demanding

Security and Safety

Child welfare check; Criminal record check; Adult Abuse Registry

Work Setting

Group home; Mental health institution, facility or clinic

Weight Handling Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Additional Skills

Administrative and office activities; 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; Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses; Implement substance abuse treatment programs; Implement behaviour management programs; Conduct individual and group counselling sessions; Establish registry of special needs support workers; Develop service intervention logic models and outcome measures; Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community; Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients; Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Experience 7 months to less than 1 year

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

First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; Medication Administration Certificate; Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate; Community disability studies Certificate; Mental health first aid Certificate; Behaviour management Certification; Developmental services worker¿(DSW)¿Training; Intensive behavioural intervention Certification

Education

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

Languages English