Community and Support Worker Full-Time

Description:

• Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)

• Programs dealing with Autism spectrum disorder

Work Setting:

• Group home

• Work in employer's / client's home

• Rural area

• Community Centre

• Private residence

Responsibilities:

• Administrative and office activities

• Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services

• Assess clients' relevant skill strengths and development needs

• Housekeeping activities

• Food preparation

• Resolve conflict resolutions

• Implement behaviour management programs

• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with client(s)

• Assist clients to appointments and social outings

Certificates, Licenses, Memberships and Courses:

• Mandt System Training

• First Aid Certificate

• CPR Certificate

Experience and Specialization - Target Audience:

• Culturally diverse groups

• Females

• Males

Security and Safety: Criminal Record Check

Transportation/Travel information: Must have valid driver's license

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

• Ability to work independently

• Work Under pressure

• Physically demanding

• Attention to details

• Weight handling: Up to 45 kg (100lbs.)

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