Screening questions

Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?; What is the highest level of study you have completed?; Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?; Are you available for shift or on-call work?; Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?; Do you have education in this field of employment?

Other benefits Team building opportunities; Travel insurance

Long term benefits Group insurance benefits; Life insurance

Financial benefits Mileage paid

Health benefits

Health care plan; Dental plan; Paramedical services coverage

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); Crime prevention; Services for the homeless

Work Location Information Work in employer's/client's home; Urban area

Ability to Supervise 1 to 2 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Physically demanding

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Public transportation is available

Security and Safety Criminal record check; Adult Abuse Registry

Work Setting

Private residence; Group home; Community centre; Shelter for the homeless; Hospital/medical facility or clinic; Mental health institution, facility or clinic; Social service or charity agency; Correctional facility

Weight Handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

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; Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research; Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs; Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community; 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

Financial benefits Mileage paid

Long term benefits Group insurance benefits, Life insurance

Other benefits Team building opportunities, Travel insurance

Health benefits

Health care plan, Dental plan, Paramedical services coverage

Experience 3 years to less than 5 years

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

First Aid Certificate; Cultural Awareness Training; Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate; Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST); Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Certificate; Community disability studies Certificate; Mandt System training; Mental health first aid Certificate; Behaviour management Certification; Developmental services worker¿(DSW)¿Training; Intensive behavioural intervention Certification; Understanding and managing aggressive behaviour (UMAB) course; Relationship development intervention (RDI) training

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 yearsor equivalent experience

Languages English