About this role
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. Work site environment: Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance). Work setting: Group home. Work in employer's/client's home. Various locations. Social service or charity agency. Private residence.
Tasks
- Administrative and office activities.
- Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs.
- Housekeeping activities.
- Food preparation.
- Resolve conflict situations.
- Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses.
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients.
- Assist clients/guests with special needs.
- Accompany clients to appointments and social outings.
- Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Developmental services worker (DSW) Training.
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate.
- First Aid Certificate.
- CPR Certificate.
- Target audience: Persons with an intellectual disability.
- Persons with mental health disabilities.
- Security and safety: Criminal record check.
- Child Abuse Registry check.
- Driver's validity licence check.
- Adult Abuse Registry check.
- Transportation/travel information: Own vehicle.
- Valid driver's licence.
- Weight handling: Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs).
- Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Client focus.
- Excellent written communication.
- Flexibility.
- Initiative.
- Team player.
- Employment terms options: Evening.
- Shift.
- Flexible hours.
- Night.
- Experience: Experience an asset.
- Employment terms options: To be determined.
- Day.
- Weekend.
- Financial benefits: As per collective agreement.
- Mileage paid.
- Other benefits: Other benefits.