Group Home Worker

About This Role

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. Work setting: Group home. Tasks: Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services. Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs. Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses. Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients. 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 : Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate. First Aid Certificate. CPR Certificate. Target audience: Persons with an intellectual disability. Persons with mental health disabilities. Persons with physical disabilities. Computer and technology knowledge: MS Office. Area of work experience: Community service organization. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Driving record check (abstract). Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Work under pressure. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Judgement. Values and ethics. Client focus. Excellent written communication. Initiative. Employment terms options: Early morning. Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year. Employment terms options: Shift. Morning. Day. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: As per collective agreement. Group insurance benefits. Pension plan.

What You'll Do

• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

What We're Looking For

• Entry level experience
• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• Credentials: Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate, First Aid Certificate, CPR Certificate
• Security and safety: Criminal record check, Driving record check (abstract)
• Work conditions: Ability to work independently, Work under pressure
• Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills, Judgement, Values and ethics, Client focus, Excellent written communication, Initiative

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