Overview
Languages
English
Education
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College/CEGEP
- or equivalent experience
- Child care and support services management
- Developmental services worker
- Social work, other
- Mental health counselling/counsellor
- Mental and social health services and allied professions, other
- Maternal and child health
Experience
Experience an asset
On the road job
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work site environment
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Child welfare
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Dangerous
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Personal and social adjustment and health (substance abuse, gambling, behaviour disorders)
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Early intervention programming for at-risk youth
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Services for pregnant teens
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Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Programs dealing with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Work setting
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Group home
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Work in employer's/client's home
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Community agency
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Various locations
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Women's shelter
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Women's drop-in centre
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School help service
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Mental health institution, facility or clinic
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Youth drop-in centre
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Children's services facility
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Community centre
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Private residence
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Public school
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Before and after school programs
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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Perform administrative tasks
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Implement life skills workshops
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Supervise terms of probation orders
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Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
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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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Supervise children's visits with parents to ensure their safety
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Implement substance abuse treatment programs
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Implement behaviour management programs
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Assist clients/guests with special needs
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Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
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Offer mentoring
Supervision
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No supervision responsibility
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Understanding and managing aggressive behaviour (UMAB) course
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First Aid Certificate
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CPR Certificate
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
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Electronic mail
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MS Office
Additional information
Security and safety
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Criminal record check
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Child welfare check
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Driving record check (abstract)
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Medical exam
Transportation/travel information
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Own transportation
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Own vehicle
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Willing to travel
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Willing to travel regularly
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Valid driver's licence
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Travel expenses paid by employer
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Ability to work independently
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Fast-paced environment
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Work under pressure
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Physically demanding
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Tight deadlines
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Attention to detail
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Large workload
Weight handling
Personal suitability
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Accurate
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Interpersonal awareness
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Judgement
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Values and ethics
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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
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Organized
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.