Overview

Languages

English

Education

- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work site environment

- Child welfare
- Education or training
- Early intervention programming for at-risk youth
- Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Work setting

- Group home
- Children's services facility
- Before and after school programs

Responsibilities

Tasks

- Prepare reports or case histories
- Administrative and office activities
- Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
- Perform administrative tasks
- Implement life skills workshops
- 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
- Supervise children's visits with parents to ensure their safety
- Implement behaviour management programs
- Conduct individual and group counselling sessions
- Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
- Develop service intervention logic models and outcome measures
- Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
- Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
- Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
- Manage events
- Manage knowledge
- Supervise office and volunteer staff

Supervision

- 1 to 2 people
- 3-4 people
- 5-10 people




- 16-20 people
- Staff in various areas of responsibility

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Emergency child care first aid and CPR
- Food allergy and anaphylaxis training
- HIGH FIVE training (principles of healthy child development)
- Mandt System training
- Mental health first aid Certificate
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
- Cultural Awareness Training
- Medication Administration Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
- Food Safety Certificate

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

- Electronic mail
- Desktop publishing software
- MS Office

Additional information

Security and safety

- Criminal record check
- Child Abuse Registry check
- Child welfare check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

- Own vehicle
- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Valid driver's licence
- Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Ability to work independently
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail

Personal suitability

- Accurate
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Values and ethics
- Client focus
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Team player
- Organized

Perks

Health benefits

- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

- Group insurance benefits
- Mileage paid
- Pension plan

Other benefits

- Free parking available
- On-site amenities
- Other benefits
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available

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