Overview

Languages

English

Education

- Bachelor's degree

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site setting

- Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
- Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
- Services for pregnant teens
- Services for the homeless

Work setting
- Urban area
- Work in employer's/client's home
- Social service or charity agency
- Shelter for the homeless

Responsibilities

Tasks

- Prepare reports or case histories
- Administrative and office activities
- Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
- Implement life skills workshops
- Conduct follow-up assessments
- Housekeeping activities
- Food preparation
- Provide suicide and crisis intervention
- Resolve conflict situations
- Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
- 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 clients/guests with special needs
- Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Mental health first aid Certificate
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

- Adolescents
- Culturally diverse groups
- Females
- Persons with mental health disabilities
- Street population

Additional information

Security and safety

- Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation

Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Judgement
- Client focus
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Team player

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