Job Description

Work Term: Temporary Work Language: English Hours: 37.5 hours per week Education: Bachelor's degree Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

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

Tasks

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Administrative and office activities Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services Assess offenders' prospects for successful reintegration into the community Develop specialized rehabilitation programs Perform administrative tasks Plan rehabilitation programs with offenders, establishing rules of conduct, goals and objectives Implement life skills workshops Plan rehabilitation programs with offenders 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 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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Aboriginal groups Culturally diverse groups Females Males Young offenders

Computer and technology knowledge

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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 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

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

Health benefits

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Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Paramedical services coverage Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

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As per collective agreement Group insurance benefits Life insurance Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

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Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Other benefits

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* Wellness program