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); Early intervention programming for at-risk youth

Work Location Information Urban area

Ability to Supervise 5-10 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure

Transportation/Travel Information Valid driver's licence

Security and Safety Medical exam; Criminal record check

Target Audience

Adolescents; Children; Culturally diverse groups; Young offenders; Males

Work Setting Group home

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; Assist offenders in pre-release and release planning; 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; Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients; Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

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

CPR Certificate; Cultural Awareness Training; Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate; Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST); Behaviour management Certification; Understanding and managing aggressive behaviour (UMAB) course

Education College/CEGEP

Languages English