Personal Suitability

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

Type of Community or Social Service

Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders); Services for the homeless

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities Work under pressure

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Own vehicle; Valid driver's licence

Security and Safety

Driving record check (abstract); Criminal record check

Target Audience

Aboriginal groups; Persons with mental health disabilities

Work Setting Aboriginal band council; Community centre

Additional Skills Administrative and office activities

Specific Skills

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; Provide suicide and crisis intervention; Implement substance abuse treatment programs; Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research; Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs; Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community; 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; Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate; Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST); Canadian Certified Addiction Counsellor Certification; Understanding and managing aggressive behaviour (UMAB) course

Education College/CEGEPor equivalent experience

Languages English