Work setting

• Group home

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
• Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
• Housekeeping activities
• 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
• Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
• Assist clients/guests with special needs
• Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
• Manage knowledge
• Offer mentoring

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Developmental services worker (DSW) Training
• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Understanding and managing aggressive behaviour (UMAB) course
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Persons with an intellectual disability
• Persons with learning disabilities

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic mail
• MS Office

Area of work experience

• Community service organization

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Medical exam

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Values and ethics
• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player
• Organized

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer