Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week Education: No degree, certificate or diploma Experience: Experience an asset

Work site environment

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Education or training 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 Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Work setting

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Various locations Social service or charity agency

Tasks

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Prepare reports or case histories Administrative and office activities Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services Perform administrative tasks Conduct social research Implement life skills workshops Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs Conduct follow-up assessments 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 Implement behaviour management programs Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs Screen, recruit and train volunteers and support staff Assist clients/guests with special needs Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Supervision

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No supervision responsibility

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Community disability studies Certificate Developmental services worker (DSW) Training Mandt System training Mental health first aid Certificate Understanding and managing aggressive behaviour (UMAB) course Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate Cultural Awareness Training Medication Administration Certificate First Aid Certificate CPR Certificate

Target audience

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Culturally diverse groups Persons who are blind/visually impaired Persons with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Persons with an intellectual disability Persons with learning disabilities Persons with mental health disabilities Persons with physical disabilities Street population

Security and safety

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

Transportation/travel information

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Own vehicle Willing to travel Valid driver's licence Travel expenses paid by employer Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Physically demanding Tight deadlines Attention to detail

Weight handling

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Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

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Accurate Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Interpersonal awareness Judgement Values and ethics Client focus Excellent written communication Flexibility Initiative Team player Organized

Screening questions

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Are you available for shift or on-call work? Are you available for the advertised start date? Are you currently legally able to work in Canada? Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location? Do you have previous experience in this field of employment? What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Workplace information

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On the road job

Health benefits

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Dental plan Health care plan Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

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Group insurance benefits Life insurance Mileage paid Pension plan Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

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Long-term care insurance Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

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Learning/training paid by employer Team building opportunities Parking available * Variable or compressed work week