Job Description

Duree de l'emploi: Occasionnel Langue de travail: Anglais Heures de travail: 20 to 25 hours bi-weekly Education: Experience:

Education

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Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Work site environment

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Corrections Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance) Services for the homeless

Work setting

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Group home Community agency Drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre Mental health institution, facility or clinic

Tasks

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Interview inmates to assess adjustment problems Administrative and office activities Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services Assess offenders' prospects for successful reintegration into the community Perform administrative tasks Plan rehabilitation programs with offenders, establishing rules of conduct, goals and objectives Implement life skills workshops Refer offenders to community and social services programs 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 Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses Assist offenders in pre-release and release planning Implement substance abuse treatment programs Conduct individual and group counselling sessions 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 Assist clients/guests with special needs Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Mental health first aid Certificate First Aid Certificate CPR Certificate

Target audience

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Culturally diverse groups Females Males Persons with mental health disabilities Street population

Computer and technology knowledge

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Electronic mail MS Office

Area of work experience

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Community service organization

Security and safety

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Enhanced reliability security clearance Criminal record check Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

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Own transportation Vehicle supplied by employer Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Ability to work independently Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Physically demanding Tight deadlines Attention to detail Large workload

Weight handling

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Up to 9 kg (20 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

Experience

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* 1 year to less than 2 years