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)

Work Location Information

Rural area; Relocation costs not covered by employer

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities Work under pressure; Physically demanding

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Own vehicle; Valid driver's licence

Security and Safety

Child abuse registry check; Driver's validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Criminal record check

Target Audience

Adolescents; Families; Children; Aboriginal groups; Females; Males

Work Setting Drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre

Weight Handling Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Additional Skills Administrative and office activities

Specific Skills

Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories; Provide suicide and crisis intervention; Resolve conflict situations; Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses; Conduct individual and group counselling sessions; Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs; 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; Babysitting Certificate; Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate; Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST); Mental health first aid Certificate

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Languages English