Personal Suitability

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

Type of Community or Social Service

Child welfare; Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders); Early intervention programming for at-risk youth; Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD); Bereavement issues

Work Location Information Rural area

Ability to Supervise 1 to 2 people; 3-4 people; 5-10 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Physically demanding

Transportation/Travel Information

Vehicle supplied by employer; Valid driver's licence; Public transportation is not available

Security and Safety

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

Target Audience

Adolescents; Culturally diverse groups; Young offenders; Persons with mental health disabilities; Persons with learning disabilities; Females; Males

Work Setting Group home

Weight Handling Up to 23 kg (50 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; Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs; Provide suicide and crisis intervention; Resolve conflict situations; Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses; Supervise children's visits with parents to ensure their safety; 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; 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 Experience an asset

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); Mental health first aid Certificate

Education College/CEGEPor equivalent experience

Languages English