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); Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance); Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder; Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Work Location Information Work in employer's/client's home

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities Physically demanding

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Own vehicle; Valid driver's licence; Travel expenses not paid by employer

Security and Safety

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

Target Audience

Culturally diverse groups; Street population; Persons who are blind/visually impaired; Persons with physical disabilities; Persons with mental health disabilities; Persons with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI); Persons with learning disabilities; Persons with an intellectual disability; Females; Males

Work Setting

Private residence; Social service or charity agency

Weight Handling Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

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

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

First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; Cultural Awareness Training; Medication Administration Certificate; Pharmacology Certificate; Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate; Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST); Community disability studies Certificate; Mental health first aid Certificate; Behaviour management Certification; Developmental services worker¿(DSW)¿Training; Emergency child care first aid and CPR; Intensive behavioural intervention Certification; Understanding and managing aggressive behaviour (UMAB) course

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 yearor equivalent experience

Languages English