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Work site environment
- Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
Work setting
- Group home
- Work in employer's/client's home
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
- Rural area
Tasks
- Prepare reports or case histories
- Supervise support staff
- Administrative and office activities
- Perform administrative tasks
- Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
- Conduct follow-up assessments
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation
- Resolve conflict situations
- Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
- 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
- 16-20 people
Certificates, licences, memberships, and coursesᅠ
- Community disability studies Certificate
- Developmental services worker(DSW)Training
Computer and technology knowledge
- Electronic mail
- MS Office
Area of work experience
- Community service organization
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
Weight handling
- Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Values and ethics
- Client focus
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Team player
- Organized
Screening questions
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- 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?
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits