Support worker - social services

apartmentTLK Residential Services Inc placeBrampton calendar_month 

Overview

Languages

English

Education
  • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment
  • Child welfare
  • Early intervention programming for at-risk youth
Work setting
  • Group home
  • Urban area
  • Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks
  • Prepare reports or case histories
  • Administrative and office activities
  • Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
  • Implement life skills workshops
  • Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
  • Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
  • Housekeeping activities
  • Food preparation
  • Provide suicide and crisis intervention
  • 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
  • Develop service intervention logic models and outcome measures
  • Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
  • Accompany clients to appointments and social outings
Supervision
  • 3-4 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
  • Emergency child care first aid and CPR
  • Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
  • Cultural Awareness Training
  • Pharmacology Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience
  • Adolescents
  • Children
  • Culturally diverse groups
  • Females
  • Persons with mental health disabilities

Additional information

Security and safety
  • Criminal record check
  • Child welfare check
  • Driver's validity licence check
  • Driving record check (abstract)
  • Medical exam
Transportation/travel information
  • Vehicle supplied by employer
  • Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
  • Fast-paced environment
Weight handling
  • Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
Personal suitability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Interpersonal awareness
  • Judgement
  • Client focus
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Team player
  • Organized
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