Personal Suitability

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

Counselling Specialization Personal or life skills management

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); Crime prevention

Work Location Information

Work in employer's/client's home; Urban area; Remote location; Various locations

Ability to Supervise 1 to 2 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Physically demanding

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Own vehicle; Valid driver's licence

Security and Safety Criminal record check; Adult Abuse Registry

Program Experience Behaviour disorders

Sports Concentration Swimming

Work Setting

Private residence; Group home; Community centre; Community-based or local; Community and public events; Hospital/medical facility or clinic; Mental health institution, facility or clinic

Weight Handling More than 45 kg (100 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; Resolve conflict situations; Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses; Implement behaviour management programs; Develop service intervention logic models and outcome measures; Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research; Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community; 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 3 years to less than 5 years

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

First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; Cultural Awareness Training; Medication Administration Certificate; Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate; Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST); Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Certificate; Community disability studies Certificate; Mandt System training; Mental health first aid Certificate; Behaviour management Certification; Developmental services worker¿(DSW)¿Training

Education College/CEGEPor equivalent experience

Languages English