Benefits

Medical Benefits; Disability Benefits; Dental Benefits; Group Insurance Benefits; Life Insurance Benefits; Vision Care Benefits; Other Benefits

Personal Suitability

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

Counselling Specialization

Physical disabilities; Personal or life skills management

Type of Community or Social Service

Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder; Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Work Location Information

Rural area; Work in employer's/client's home; Urban area

Ability to Supervise 1 to 2 people; 3-4 people; 5-10 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Physically demanding

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Valid driver's licence; Public transportation is available

Security and Safety

Driver's validity licence check; Driving record check (abstract); Criminal record check

Target Audience

Aboriginal groups; Culturally diverse groups; 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 Private residence; Group home

Work Experience with Special Needs Students Assistance with personal hygiene

Weight Handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs); Up to 45 kg (100 lbs); Up to 9 kg (20 lbs); Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Additional Skills

Sign language; Housekeeping activities; Food preparation

Experience with Special Needs Children Children with an intellectual disability

Specific Skills

Implement life skills workshops; 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; Assist clients/guests with special needs; Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients; Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

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

First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; Cultural Awareness Training; Medication Administration Certificate; Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate; Community disability studies Certificate; Developmental services worker¿(DSW)¿Training

Education College/CEGEPor equivalent experience

Languages English