Job Description
Languages
English
Education
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
or equivalent experience
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
- Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
- Emergency child care first aid and CPR
- 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
- Provide suicide and crisis intervention
- Resolve conflict situations
- Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
- Implement behaviour management programs
- Develop service intervention logic models and outcome measures
- 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
- Additional Skills
- Administrative and office activities
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation
- Weight Handling
- Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
- Work Setting
- Private residence
- Group home
- Target Audience
- Adolescents
- Children
- Culturally diverse groups
- Persons with mental health disabilities
- Females
- 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)
- Security and Safety
- Child welfare check; Driver’s validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Medical exam; Criminal record check;
- Transportation/Travel Information
- Vehicle supplied by employer; Valid driver’s licence;
- Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure;
- Ability to Supervise
- 3-4 people;
- Work Location Information
- Work in employer’s/client’s home; Urban area; Various locations;
- Personal Suitability
- Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Judgement;
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.
Location: Various locations
How to apply