Overview
Languages
English
Education
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Work site environment
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Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
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Socio-economic needs or conditions (housing, nutrition, unemployment, financial assistance)
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Services for pregnant teens
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Services for the homeless
Work setting
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Urban area
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Work in employer's/client's home
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Social service or charity agency
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Shelter for the homeless
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Prepare reports or case histories
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Administrative and office activities
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Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
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Implement life skills workshops
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Conduct follow-up assessments
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Housekeeping activities
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Food preparation
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Provide suicide and crisis intervention
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Resolve conflict situations
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Supervise activities of clients living in group homes and half-way houses
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Conduct individual and group counselling sessions
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Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients
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Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research
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Assist clients/guests with special needs
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Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
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Mental health first aid Certificate
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Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
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First Aid Certificate
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CPR Certificate
Experience and specialization
Target audience
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Adolescents
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Culturally diverse groups
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Females
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Persons with mental health disabilities
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Street population
Additional information
Security and safety
Transportation/travel information
Personal suitability
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Judgement
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Client focus
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Excellent written communication
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Flexibility
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Initiative
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Team player
Benefits
Financial benefits
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As per collective agreement
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.