• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 40 hours per week
• Education : Bachelor's degree
• Experience : Experience an asset
• Psychology, general
• Corrections
• Criminal justice and corrections, other
• Social work, general
• Social work, other
• Sociology

Work site environment

Child welfare

Work setting

• Group home
• Urban area

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
• Housekeeping activities
• Food preparation
• Provide suicide and crisis intervention
• Resolve conflict situations
• 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
• Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
• 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

• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
• Mental health first aid Certificate
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
• Cultural Awareness Training
• Medication Administration Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Target audience

Adolescents

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Child welfare check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / travel information

Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure

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

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?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
• Pension plan