Group home worker

apartmentDevelopmental Disabilities Association placeRichmond 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

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work setting
  • Group home

Responsibilities

Tasks
  • Appraise clients' needs or eligibility for specific services
  • Assess client's relevant skill strengths and development needs
  • 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
  • Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of treatment programs
  • Assist clients/guests with special needs
  • Accompany clients to appointments and social outings

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
  • Developmental services worker (DSW) Training
  • Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience
  • Persons with an intellectual disability
  • Persons with mental health disabilities
  • Persons with physical disabilities
Computer and technology knowledge
  • MS Office
Area of work experience
  • Community service organization

Additional information

Security and safety
  • Criminal record check
  • Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation/travel information
  • Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
  • Ability to work independently
  • Work under pressure
Weight handling
  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Judgement
  • Values and ethics
  • Client focus
  • Excellent written communication
  • Initiative

Benefits

Health benefits
  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
  • As per collective agreement
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Pension plan
Other benefits
  • Wellness program
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