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: Child welfare. Early intervention programming for at-risk youth. Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Work setting: Group home. Urban area. Various locations.
Tasks
- Prepare reports or case histories.
- Administrative and office activities.
- Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services.
- Implement life skills workshops.
- Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs.
- Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community.
- Housekeeping activities.
- Food preparation.
- Provide suicide and crisis intervention.
- Resolve conflict situations.
- Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses.
- Implement behaviour management programs.
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients.
- Develop service intervention logic models and outcome measures.
- Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs.
- Accompany clients to appointments and social outings.
- Supervision: 3-4 people.
- Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Emergency child care first aid and CPR.
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate.
- Cultural Awareness Training.
- Pharmacology Certificate.
- First Aid Certificate.
- CPR Certificate.
- Target audience: Adolescents.
- Children.
- Culturally diverse groups.
- Females.
- Persons with mental health disabilities.
- Security and safety: Criminal record check.
- Child welfare check.
- Driver's validity licence check.
- Driving record check (abstract).
- Medical exam.
- Transportation/travel information: Vehicle supplied by employer.
- Valid driver's licence.
- Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment.
- Weight handling: Up to 9 kg (20 lbs).
- Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Interpersonal awareness.
- Judgement.
- Client focus.
- Excellent written communication.
- Flexibility.
- Initiative.
- Team player.
- Organized.
- Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
- Do you have experience working in this field?.
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.
- Employment terms options: Evening.
- Shift.
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years.
- Employment terms options: Night.
- Day.
- Weekend.