Teleworking Information On the road job

Personal Suitability

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

Type of Community or Social Service

Corrections; Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders); Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance); Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder; Services for the homeless; Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Work Location Information Work in employer's/client's home

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Physically demanding

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Own vehicle; Willing to travel; Willing to travel regularly; Valid driver's licence; Travel expenses paid by employer

Security and Safety

Child welfare check; Driver's validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Criminal record check; Adult Abuse Registry

Target Audience

Adolescents; Elderly; Aboriginal groups; Culturally diverse groups; Street population; Persons who are deaf/hard of hearing; Persons who are blind/visually impaired; Persons with physical disabilities; Persons with mental health disabilities; Persons with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI); Persons with learning disabilities; Persons with an intellectual disability; Females; Males

Work Setting

Group home; Community centre; Social service or charity agency

Weight Handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Additional Skills

Administrative and office activities; Research techniques; Housekeeping activities; Food preparation

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; Conduct follow-up assessments; Provide suicide and crisis intervention; Resolve conflict situations; Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses; Assist offenders in pre-release and release planning; Implement behaviour management programs; Develop service intervention logic models and outcome measures; Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs; Assist clients/guests with special needs; Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

First Aid Certificate; Medication Administration Certificate; Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate; Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST); Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Certificate; Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Certificate; Community disability studies Certificate; Mental health first aid Certificate; Developmental services worker¿(DSW)¿Training; Relationship development intervention (RDI) training

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

On the road job

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Languages English