Job Description

Work Setting

• Work in employer's/client's home

Tasks

• Obtain information and prepare reports or case histories
• Implement life skills workshops
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
• Provide suicide and crisis intervention
• Resolve conflict situations
• Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
• Supervise children's visits with parents to ensure their safety
• Implement behaviour management programs
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses

• Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Certificate
• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
• Mental health first aid Certificate
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
• Cultural Awareness Training
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Target Audience

• Aboriginal groups
• Adolescents
• Children
• Culturally diverse groups
• Families
• Persons with learning disabilities
• Persons with mental health disabilities
• Persons with physical disabilities

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check
• Child abuse registry check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/Travel Information

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

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure

Personal Suitability

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

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid

Long term benefits

• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer