Personal Suitability

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

Type of Community or Social Service

Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Physically demanding

Transportation/Travel Information

Vehicle supplied by employer; Valid driver's licence

Security and Safety

Driving record check (abstract); Criminal record check

Target Audience

Persons who are deaf/hard of hearing; Persons who are blind/visually impaired; Persons with physical disabilities; Persons with mental health disabilities; Persons with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI); Persons with an intellectual disability

Work Setting Group home; Social service or charity agency

Weight Handling Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Additional Skills

Sign language; Housekeeping activities; Food preparation

Specific Skills

Resolve conflict situations; Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses; Implement behaviour management 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 7 months to less than 1 year

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

First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate; Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Certificate; Behaviour management Certification; Developmental services worker¿(DSW)¿Training; Intensive behavioural intervention Certification

Education College/CEGEP

Languages English