Personal Suitability

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

Type of Community or Social Service Services for the homeless

Work Location Information Various locations

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure

Transportation/Travel Information

Vehicle supplied by employer; Valid driver's licence

Security and Safety

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

Target Audience

Adolescents; Elderly; Aboriginal groups; Culturally diverse groups; Street population; Persons with mental health disabilities; Persons with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI); Females; Males

Work Setting Shelter for the homeless

Weight Handling Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Additional Skills Administrative and office activities

Specific Skills

Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories; 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; Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research; Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients

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; Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

Education College/CEGEPor equivalent experience

Languages English